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Census Bureau: 2.6% of people in Colorado County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 20,559 citizens living in Colorado County in 2021, 97.4% said they were only one race, while 2.6% 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 Colorado County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 68.3% or 14,047 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Colorado County is 8.3% lower 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 Colorado County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Colorado County
White [68.3%]Some Other Race [15.6%]African American [12.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Colorado County
Estimated Total
White14,047
Some Other Race3,205
African American2,576
Multiracial541
Asian143
American Indian or Alaska Native47
Source: US Census Bureau

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