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Of the 53,211 citizens living in Gila County in 2021, 92.9% said they were only one race, while 7.1% 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 Gila County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 70.8% or 37,699 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 16.6% and totaled 8,838 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Gila County is 3.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.4%.

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 Gila County.

	Estimated Total
White	37,699
American Indian or Alaska Native	8,838
Multiracial	3,796
Some Other Race	2,041
Asian	408
African American	406
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	23

Source: US Census Bureau