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Census Bureau: 18.8% of people in Glasscock County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,221 citizens living in Glasscock County in 2021, 81.2% said they were only one race, while 18.8% 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 Glasscock County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 62.3% or 761 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Glasscock County is 7.9% 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 Glasscock County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Glasscock County
White [62.3%]Some Other Race [18.9%]Multiracial [18.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Glasscock County
Estimated Total
White761
Some Other Race231
Multiracial229
Source: US Census Bureau

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