Central Oregon Times

Of the 24,300 citizens living in Crook County in 2021, 95.4% said they were only one race, while 4.6% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Crook County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.9% or 22,342 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 1.5% and totaled 374 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Crook County is 3.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 7.7%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Crook County.

	Estimated Total
White	22,342
Multiracial	1,128
American Indian or Alaska Native	374
Some Other Race	292
Asian	66
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	57
African American	41

Source: US Census Bureau