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Of the 9,484 citizens living in Nowata County in 2021, 85.1% said they were only one race, while 14.9% 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 Nowata County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 66% or 6,259 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 15.7% and totaled 1,491 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Nowata County is 4.9% higher than the state average, which stands at 10%.

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 Nowata County.

	Estimated Total
White	6,259
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,491
Multiracial	1,416
African American	134
Some Other Race	123
Asian	47
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	14

Source: US Census Bureau