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Of the 292,545 citizens living in Anchorage Municipality in 2021, 88.2% said they were only one race, while 11.8% 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 Anchorage Municipality who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 60.3% or 176,279 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 9.7% and totaled 28,339 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Anchorage Municipality is 1.8% 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 Anchorage Municipality.

	Estimated Total
White	176,279
Multiracial	34,579
Asian	28,339
American Indian or Alaska Native	21,150
African American	15,668
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	8,568
Some Other Race	7,962

Source: US Census Bureau