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Census Bureau: 8.2% of people in Hemphill County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 3,450 citizens living in Hemphill County in 2021, 91.8% said they were only one race, while 8.2% 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 Hemphill County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 77.8% or 2,684 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hemphill County is 2.7% 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 Hemphill County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Hemphill County
White [77.8%]Some Other Race [12.2%]Multiracial [8.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Hemphill County
Estimated Total
White2,684
Some Other Race420
Multiracial282
African American56
American Indian or Alaska Native8
Source: US Census Bureau

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