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Census Bureau: 11.8% of people in Wilson 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 49,374 citizens living in Wilson County in 2021, 88.2% said they were only one race, while 11.8% 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 Wilson County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 82.8% or 40,877 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Wilson County is 0.9% higher than the state average, which stands at 10.9%.

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 Wilson County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Wilson County
White [82.8%]Multiracial [11.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Wilson County
Estimated Total
White40,877
Multiracial5,817
Some Other Race1,470
African American764
Asian272
American Indian or Alaska Native174
Source: US Census Bureau

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