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Census Bureau: 13.7% of people in Winkler 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 7,629 citizens living in Winkler County in 2021, 86.3% said they were only one race, while 13.7% 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 Winkler County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 75.6% or 5,765 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Winkler County is 2.8% 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 Winkler County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Winkler County
White [75.6%]Multiracial [13.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [10.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Winkler County
Estimated Total
White5,765
Multiracial1,048
Some Other Race329
American Indian or Alaska Native280
African American146
Asian58
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander3
Source: US Census Bureau

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