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Census Bureau: 12.2% of people in Cottle 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 1,560 citizens living in Cottle County in 2021, 87.8% said they were only one race, while 12.2% 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 Cottle County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 73.3% or 1,144 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cottle County is 1.3% higher 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 Cottle County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Cottle County
White [73.3%]Multiracial [12.2%]Some Other Race [7.2%]African American [7.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [0.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Cottle County
Estimated Total
White1,144
Multiracial190
Some Other Race113
African American111
American Indian or Alaska Native2
Source: US Census Bureau

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