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Census Bureau: 8.2% of people in Gaines 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 21,167 citizens living in Gaines County in 2021, 91.8% said they were only one race, while 8.2% 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 Gaines County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85% or 17,999 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Gaines County is 2.7% 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 Gaines County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Gaines County
White [85%]Multiracial [8.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Gaines County
Estimated Total
White17,999
Multiracial1,740
Some Other Race607
African American476
Asian203
American Indian or Alaska Native142
Source: US Census Bureau

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