USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau
USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau
The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Lewis County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 97.4% or 12,767 individuals. Following them, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander accounted for 0.4% and totaled 46 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in Lewis County is 1.7% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.5%.
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 Lewis County.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| White | 12,767 |
| Multiracial | 242 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 46 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 22 |
| Asian | 10 |
| African American | 9 |
| Some Other Race | 7 |
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