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Census Bureau: 9.1% of people in Sherman County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 2,357 citizens living in Sherman County in 2021, 90.9% said they were only one race, while 9.1% 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 Sherman County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79.1% or 1,865 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sherman County is 1.8% 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 Sherman County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Sherman County
White [79.1%]Some Other Race [9.4%]Multiracial [9.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Sherman County
Estimated Total
White1,865
Some Other Race221
Multiracial214
Asian55
African American2
Source: US Census Bureau

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