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Census Bureau: 5.2% of people in Dawson County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 24,031 citizens living in Dawson County in 2021, 94.8% said they were only one race, while 5.2% 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 Dawson County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 76% or 18,265 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Dawson County is 0.1% higher 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 Dawson County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Dawson County
White [76%]Some Other Race [10.8%]African American [6.6%]Multiracial [5.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Dawson County
Estimated Total
White18,265
Some Other Race2,594
African American1,594
Multiracial1,252
Asian206
American Indian or Alaska Native104
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander16
Source: US Census Bureau

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