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Census Bureau: 10.6% of people in Stanton County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 2,088 citizens living in Stanton County in 2021, 89.4% said they were only one race, while 10.6% 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 Stanton County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 87.7% or 1,831 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Stanton County is 4.5% higher 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 Stanton County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Stanton County
White [87.7%]Multiracial [10.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Stanton County
Estimated Total
White1,831
Multiracial222
Some Other Race33
American Indian or Alaska Native2
Source: US Census Bureau

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