Yakima Times

Of the 255,151 citizens living in Yakima 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 Yakima County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 65.2% or 166,449 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Yakima County is 3.7% higher than the state average, which stands at 8.6%.

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 Yakima County.

	Estimated Total
White	166,449
Some Other Race	42,747
Multiracial	31,390
American Indian or Alaska Native	8,363
African American	2,544
Asian	2,519
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	1,139

Source: US Census Bureau