Northwoods Reporter

Of the 17,813 citizens living in Sawyer County in 2021, 95.2% said they were only one race, while 4.8% 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 Sawyer County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 77.4% or 13,788 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 15.8% and totaled 2,809 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sawyer County is 0.4% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.4%.

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 Sawyer County.

	Estimated Total
White	13,788
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,809
Multiracial	854
Some Other Race	208
Asian	87
African American	60
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	7

Source: US Census Bureau