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Census Bureau: 7.6% of people in Nolan 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 14,727 citizens living in Nolan County in 2021, 92.4% said they were only one race, while 7.6% 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 Nolan County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80.8% or 11,902 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Nolan County is 3.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.9%.

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 Nolan County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Nolan County
White [80.8%]Multiracial [7.6%]Some Other Race [5.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Nolan County
Estimated Total
White11,902
Multiracial1,119
Some Other Race871
African American721
Asian63
American Indian or Alaska Native51
Source: US Census Bureau

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