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Census Bureau: 5.3% of people in Callahan 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 13,781 citizens living in Callahan County in 2021, 94.7% said they were only one race, while 5.3% 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 Callahan County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92% or 12,675 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Callahan County is 5.6% 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 Callahan County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Callahan County
White [92%]Multiracial [5.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Callahan County
Estimated Total
White12,675
Multiracial728
Some Other Race178
African American137
Asian52
American Indian or Alaska Native11
Source: US Census Bureau

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