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Census Bureau: 4.3% of people in Gray 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 5,720 citizens living in Gray County in 2021, 95.7% said they were only one race, while 4.3% 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 Gray County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.8% or 5,422 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Gray County is 1.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 6.1%.

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 Gray County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Gray County
White [94.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Gray County
Estimated Total
White5,422
Multiracial246
Some Other Race27
Asian17
American Indian or Alaska Native8
Source: US Census Bureau

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