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Of the 37,091 citizens living in Chippewa County in 2021, 87.7% said they were only one race, while 12.3% 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 Chippewa County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 67.9% or 25,185 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 13.5% and totaled 4,999 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Chippewa County is 7.7% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Chippewa County.

	Estimated Total
White	25,185
American Indian or Alaska Native	4,999
Multiracial	4,564
African American	1,733
Asian	318
Some Other Race	259
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	33

Source: US Census Bureau