Census Bureau: 8.6% of people in Wasco County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

By Central Oregon Times

Nov 10, 2023

Of the 26,603 citizens living in Wasco County in 2021, 91.4% said they were only one race, while 8.6% 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 Wasco County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 83.4% or 22,184 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Wasco County is 0.9% 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 Wasco County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Wasco County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Wasco County

	Estimated Total
White	22,184
Multiracial	2,287
Some Other Race	1,023
American Indian or Alaska Native	714
Asian	248
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	75
African American	72

Source: US Census Bureau

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