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Census Bureau: 5.3% of people in Ward County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 11,375 citizens living in Ward County in 2021, 94.7% said they were only one race, while 5.3% 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 Ward County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80.6% or 9,168 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Ward County is 5.6% 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 Ward County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Ward County
White [80.6%]Some Other Race [7.6%]Multiracial [5.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Ward County
Estimated Total
White9,168
Some Other Race869
Multiracial600
African American425
Asian285
American Indian or Alaska Native28
Source: US Census Bureau