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Census Bureau: 4.1% of people in Dent County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 14,585 citizens living in Dent County in 2021, 95.9% said they were only one race, while 4.1% 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 Dent County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93.2% or 13,599 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 1% and totaled 143 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Dent County is 0.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Dent County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Dent County
White [93.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Dent County
Estimated Total
White13,599
Multiracial592
Asian143
Some Other Race114
African American100
American Indian or Alaska Native27
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander10
Source: US Census Bureau

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