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Of the 64,792 citizens living in Carbon County in 2021, 96.8% said they were only one race, while 3.2% 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 Carbon County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93.5% or 60,572 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.9% and totaled 1,252 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Carbon County is 1.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 Carbon County.

	Estimated Total
White	60,572
Multiracial	2,094
African American	1,252
Some Other Race	433
Asian	342
American Indian or Alaska Native	88
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	11

Source: US Census Bureau