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Census Bureau: 18.3% of people in Castro 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 7,450 citizens living in Castro County in 2021, 81.7% said they were only one race, while 18.3% 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 Castro County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 74.6% or 5,557 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Castro County is 7.4% 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 Castro County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Castro County
White [74.6%]Multiracial [18.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Castro County
Estimated Total
White5,557
Multiracial1,367
Some Other Race306
Asian98
African American86
American Indian or Alaska Native36
Source: US Census Bureau

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