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Of the 137,597 citizens living in Marathon County in 2021, 96.6% said they were only one race, while 3.4% 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 Marathon County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 89.3% or 122,925 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 5.5% and totaled 7,589 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Marathon County is 1% lower 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 Marathon County.

	Estimated Total
White	122,925
Asian	7,589
Multiracial	4,688
Some Other Race	1,220
African American	847
American Indian or Alaska Native	232
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	96

Source: US Census Bureau