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Of the 80,509 citizens living in Wagoner County in 2021, 89.2% said they were only one race, while 10.8% 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 Wagoner County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 72.2% or 58,132 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 9.3% and totaled 7,499 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Wagoner County is 0.8% higher 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 Wagoner County.

	Estimated Total
White	58,132
Multiracial	8,685
American Indian or Alaska Native	7,499
African American	2,779
Some Other Race	1,904
Asian	1,465
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	45

Source: US Census Bureau