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Of the 12,887 citizens living in Wilbarger County in 2021, 90.1% said they were only one race, while 9.9% 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 Wilbarger County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 71.8% or 9,247 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 7.7% and totaled 989 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Wilbarger County is 1% 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 Wilbarger County.

	Estimated Total
White	9,247
Multiracial	1,275
African American	989
Some Other Race	814
Asian	415
American Indian or Alaska Native	147

Source: US Census Bureau