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Census Bureau: 10.7% of people in Ochiltree County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Of the 10,063 citizens living in Ochiltree County in 2021, 89.3% said they were only one race, while 10.7% 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 Ochiltree County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 76.4% or 7,692 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Ochiltree County is 0.2% 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 Ochiltree County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Ochiltree County
White [76.4%]Some Other Race [10.8%]Multiracial [10.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Ochiltree County
Estimated Total
White7,692
Some Other Race1,087
Multiracial1,081
African American82
American Indian or Alaska Native73
Asian48
Source: US Census Bureau

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