Central Oregon Times

Of the 24,232 citizens living in Jefferson County in 2021, 88.1% said they were only one race, while 11.9% 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 Jefferson County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 67.3% or 16,315 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 14.5% and totaled 3,506 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Jefferson County is 4.2% higher 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 Jefferson County.

	Estimated Total
White	16,315
American Indian or Alaska Native	3,506
Multiracial	2,872
Some Other Race	1,255
African American	175
Asian	102
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	7

Source: US Census Bureau