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Census Bureau: 1.4% of people in Deuel County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 4,283 citizens living in Deuel County in 2021, 98.6% said they were only one race, while 1.4% 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 Deuel County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 97.8% or 4,190 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Deuel County is 3% 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 Deuel County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Deuel County
Estimated Total
White4,190
Multiracial61
Some Other Race17
American Indian or Alaska Native14
African American1
Source: US Census Bureau

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