Panhandle Times

Of the 21,398 citizens living in Gray County in 2021, 94.5% said they were only one race, while 5.5% 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 Gray County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80.1% or 17,135 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Gray County is 5.4% 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 Gray County.

	Estimated Total
White	17,135
Some Other Race	1,303
Multiracial	1,174
African American	1,082
American Indian or Alaska Native	403
Asian	244
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	57

Source: US Census Bureau