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Census Bureau: 15.9% of people in Dawson 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 12,371 citizens living in Dawson County in 2021, 84.1% said they were only one race, while 15.9% 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 Dawson County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 63.5% or 7,860 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Dawson County is 5% 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 Dawson County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Dawson County
White [63.5%]Multiracial [15.9%]Some Other Race [11.2%]African American [8.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Dawson County
Estimated Total
White7,860
Multiracial1,965
Some Other Race1,382
African American1,041
American Indian or Alaska Native104
Asian17
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2
Source: US Census Bureau

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