Boise City Wire

Of the 485,246 citizens living in Ada County in 2021, 94.5% said they were only one race, while 5.5% 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 Ada County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 87.6% or 425,267 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 2.6% and totaled 12,467 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Ada County is 0.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.7%.

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 Ada County.

	Estimated Total
White	425,267
Multiracial	26,859
Asian	12,467
Some Other Race	10,355
African American	6,303
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,869
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	1,126

Source: US Census Bureau