Grand Junction Times

Of the 154,685 citizens living in Mesa County in 2021, 93.9% said they were only one race, while 6.1% 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 Mesa County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 89.4% or 138,360 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Mesa County is 2.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 8.4%.

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 Mesa County.

	Estimated Total
White	138,360
Multiracial	9,368
Some Other Race	2,566
Asian	1,777
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,362
African American	1,147
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	105

Source: US Census Bureau