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Census Bureau: 13.5% of people in Hall County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Of the 2,875 citizens living in Hall County in 2021, 86.5% said they were only one race, while 13.5% 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 Hall County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 71.3% or 2,049 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hall County is 2.6% 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 Hall County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Hall County
White [71.3%]Multiracial [13.5%]Some Other Race [8.9%]African American [5.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [0.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Hall County
Estimated Total
White2,049
Multiracial387
Some Other Race255
African American163
American Indian or Alaska Native16
Asian5
Source: US Census Bureau

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