Panhandle Times

Of the 18,675 citizens living in Deaf Smith County in 2021, 85.9% said they were only one race, while 14.1% 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 Deaf Smith County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 76.5% or 14,279 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Deaf Smith County is 3.2% 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 Deaf Smith County.

	Estimated Total
White	14,279
Multiracial	2,624
Some Other Race	1,311
Asian	177
African American	158
American Indian or Alaska Native	126

Source: US Census Bureau