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Of the 37,485 citizens living in Houghton County in 2021, 97.5% said they were only one race, while 2.5% 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 Houghton County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.7% or 34,752 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 2.8% and totaled 1,031 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Houghton County is 2.1% lower 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 Houghton County.

	Estimated Total
White	34,752
Asian	1,031
Multiracial	951
African American	384
American Indian or Alaska Native	190
Some Other Race	151
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	26

Source: US Census Bureau