North Country Reporter

Of the 31,360 citizens living in Coos County in 2021, 98.2% said they were only one race, while 1.8% 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 Coos County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95.5% or 29,941 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 2.2% and totaled 687 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Coos County is 1.9% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.7%.

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 Coos County.

	Estimated Total
White	29,941
African American	687
Multiracial	552
Some Other Race	65
American Indian or Alaska Native	60
Asian	28
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	27

Source: US Census Bureau