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Census Bureau: 1.8% of people in Furnas 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 4,655 citizens living in Furnas County in 2021, 98.2% said they were only one race, while 1.8% 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 Furnas County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 96.7% or 4,500 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 0.5% and totaled 22 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Furnas County is 3.3% 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 Furnas County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Furnas County
Estimated Total
White4,500
Multiracial85
American Indian or Alaska Native22
African American18
Some Other Race17
Asian11
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2
Source: US Census Bureau

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