Central Oregon Times

Of the 194,964 citizens living in Deschutes County in 2021, 95.5% said they were only one race, while 4.5% 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 Deschutes County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91% or 177,447 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Deschutes County is 3.2% 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 Deschutes County.

	Estimated Total
White	177,447
Multiracial	8,731
Some Other Race	3,961
Asian	2,146
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,397
African American	982
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	300

Source: US Census Bureau