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Census Bureau: 1.7% of people in Gosper County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,811 citizens living in Gosper County in 2021, 98.3% said they were only one race, while 1.7% 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 Gosper County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 97.7% or 1,770 individuals. Following them, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander accounted for 0.3% and totaled six individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Gosper County is 3.4% 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 Gosper County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Gosper County
Estimated Total
White1,770
Multiracial30
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander6
African American4
Some Other Race1
Source: US Census Bureau

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