Census Bureau: 7.7% of people in Yamhill County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

By Mid Valley Reporter

Nov 10, 2023

Of the 107,024 citizens living in Yamhill County in 2021, 92.3% said they were only one race, while 7.7% 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 Yamhill County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 83.2% or 89,083 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Yamhill County is the same as 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 Yamhill County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Yamhill County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Yamhill County

	Estimated Total
White	89,083
Multiracial	8,228
Some Other Race	6,029
Asian	1,633
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,001
African American	746
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	304

Source: US Census Bureau

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