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Census Bureau: 3.2% of people in Raleigh 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 74,929 citizens living in Raleigh County in 2021, 96.8% said they were only one race, while 3.2% 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 Raleigh County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 87.6% or 65,664 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 7.6% and totaled 5,732 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Raleigh County is 0.1% higher than the state average, which stands at 3.1%.

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 Raleigh County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Raleigh County
White [87.6%]African American [7.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Raleigh County
Estimated Total
White65,664
African American5,732
Multiracial2,401
Some Other Race554
Asian553
American Indian or Alaska Native23
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2
Source: US Census Bureau

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