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Census Bureau: 8.7% of people in Hansford County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 5,332 citizens living in Hansford County in 2021, 91.3% said they were only one race, while 8.7% 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 Hansford County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85% or 4,531 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hansford County is 2.2% 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 Hansford County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Hansford County
White [85%]Multiracial [8.7%]Some Other Race [5.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [0.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Hansford County
Estimated Total
White4,531
Multiracial462
Some Other Race287
American Indian or Alaska Native37
African American9
Asian6
Source: US Census Bureau

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