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Census Bureau: 19.4% of people in Foard 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 1,087 citizens living in Foard County in 2021, 80.6% said they were only one race, while 19.4% 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 Foard County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 74.8% or 813 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Foard County is 8.5% 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 Foard County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Foard County
White [74.8%]Multiracial [19.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Foard County
Estimated Total
White813
Multiracial211
Some Other Race45
Asian9
American Indian or Alaska Native8
African American1
Source: US Census Bureau

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