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Census Bureau: 6.6% of people in Major County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 7,753 citizens living in Major County in 2021, 93.4% said they were only one race, while 6.6% 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 Major County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 86.5% or 6,705 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Major County is 3.4% 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 Major County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Major County
White [86.5%]Multiracial [6.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Major County
Estimated Total
White6,705
Multiracial510
Some Other Race266
American Indian or Alaska Native218
Asian42
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander10
African American2
Source: US Census Bureau

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