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

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

By South Sound Times

Nov 10, 2023

Of the 81,214 citizens living in Lewis 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 Lewis County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 86.2% or 70,011 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lewis County is the same as the state average, which stands at 8.6%.

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 Lewis County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Lewis County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Lewis County

	Estimated Total
White	70,011
Multiracial	6,982
Some Other Race	1,964
Asian	951
American Indian or Alaska Native	623
African American	534
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	149

Source: US Census Bureau

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