North Utah News

Of the 56,891 citizens living in Box Elder County in 2021, 95.9% said they were only one race, while 4.1% 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 Box Elder County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.4% or 51,994 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Box Elder County is 1.5% lower 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 Box Elder County.

	Estimated Total
White	51,994
Multiracial	2,350
Some Other Race	1,224
Asian	509
American Indian or Alaska Native	391
African American	307
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	116

Source: US Census Bureau