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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Census Bureau: 3.2% of people in Ray 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 23,080 citizens living in Ray County in 2021, 96.8% said they were only one race, while 3.2% 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 Ray County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.3% or 21,771 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.1% and totaled 255 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Ray County is 1.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Ray County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Ray County
White [94.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Ray County
Estimated Total
White21,771
Multiracial743
African American255
American Indian or Alaska Native207
Some Other Race62
Asian40
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2
Source: US Census Bureau

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