North Coast Today

Of the 27,129 citizens living in Tillamook County in 2021, 94.6% said they were only one race, while 5.4% 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 Tillamook County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 90% or 24,410 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Tillamook County is 2.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 7.7%.

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 Tillamook County.

	Estimated Total
White	24,410
Multiracial	1,470
Some Other Race	701
American Indian or Alaska Native	237
Asian	176
African American	119
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	16

Source: US Census Bureau