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Census Bureau: 9.5% of people in Cleveland County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 292,110 citizens living in Cleveland County in 2021, 90.5% said they were only one race, while 9.5% 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 Cleveland County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 74.5% or 217,640 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 5% and totaled 14,510 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cleveland County is 0.5% 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 Cleveland County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Cleveland County
White [74.5%]Multiracial [9.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [16%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Cleveland County
Estimated Total
White217,640
Multiracial27,693
African American14,510
Asian12,739
American Indian or Alaska Native12,733
Some Other Race6,709
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander86
Source: US Census Bureau

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