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Of the 137,014 citizens living in Humboldt County in 2021, 90.3% said they were only one race, while 9.7% 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 Humboldt County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 76.3% or 104,538 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Humboldt County is 1% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.7%.

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 Humboldt County.

	Estimated Total
White	104,538
Multiracial	13,357
Some Other Race	6,768
American Indian or Alaska Native	5,831
Asian	4,332
African American	1,740
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	448

Source: US Census Bureau