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Census Bureau: 4.5% of people in Hamilton 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 2,572 citizens living in Hamilton County in 2021, 95.5% said they were only one race, while 4.5% 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 Hamilton County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 87.3% or 2,245 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hamilton County is 1.6% 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 Hamilton County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Hamilton County
White [87.3%]Some Other Race [8.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Hamilton County
Estimated Total
White2,245
Some Other Race212
Multiracial115
Source: US Census Bureau

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