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Census Bureau: 1.2% of people in White County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 13,959 citizens living in White County in 2021, 98.8% said they were only one race, while 1.2% 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 White County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 96.8% or 13,516 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 0.8% and totaled 105 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in White County is 4.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.8%.

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 White County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in White County
Estimated Total
White13,516
Multiracial172
African American105
Asian76
Some Other Race71
American Indian or Alaska Native17
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2
Source: US Census Bureau

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