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Of the 986 citizens living in Lake and Peninsula Borough in 2021, 93.8% said they were only one race, while 6.2% 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 Lake and Peninsula Borough who reported being of a single race in 2021 was American Indian or Alaska Native, comprising 64.1% or 632 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 24.3% and totaled 240 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lake and Peninsula Borough is 3.8% lower 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 Lake and Peninsula Borough.

	Estimated Total
American Indian or Alaska Native	632
White	240
Multiracial	61
Asian	27
African American	22
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	3
Some Other Race	1

Source: US Census Bureau