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Census Bureau: 1.6% of people in Hayes County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 891 citizens living in Hayes County in 2021, 98.4% said they were only one race, while 1.6% 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 Hayes County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 96.6% or 861 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hayes County is 3.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.1%.

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 Hayes County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Hayes County
Estimated Total
White861
Some Other Race14
Multiracial14
American Indian or Alaska Native2
Source: US Census Bureau

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