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Of the 27,284 citizens living in Cibola County in 2021, 91.9% said they were only one race, while 8.1% 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 Cibola County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 44.4% or 12,103 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 42.6% and totaled 11,612 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cibola County is 4.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 12.4%.

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 Cibola County.

	Estimated Total
White	12,103
American Indian or Alaska Native	11,612
Multiracial	2,211
Some Other Race	854
African American	449
Asian	46
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	9

Source: US Census Bureau