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Of the 1,173,331 citizens living in Salt Lake County in 2021, 93.5% said they were only one race, while 6.5% 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 Salt Lake County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 76% or 891,400 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Salt Lake County is 0.9% higher than the state average, which stands at 5.6%.

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 Salt Lake County.

	Estimated Total
White	891,400
Some Other Race	107,065
Multiracial	76,210
Asian	48,140
African American	22,208
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	17,952
American Indian or Alaska Native	10,356

Source: US Census Bureau