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Census Bureau: 9.2% of people in McClain County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 41,258 citizens living in McClain County in 2021, 90.8% said they were only one race, while 9.2% 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 McClain County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 82.7% or 34,101 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 5.8% and totaled 2,380 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in McClain County is 0.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 10%.

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 McClain County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in McClain County
White [82.7%]Multiracial [9.2%]American Indian or Alaska Native [5.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in McClain County
Estimated Total
White34,101
Multiracial3,793
American Indian or Alaska Native2,380
African American477
Some Other Race412
Asian75
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander20
Source: US Census Bureau

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