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Census Bureau: 9.9% of people in Curry County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 48,716 citizens living in Curry County in 2021, 90.1% said they were only one race, while 9.9% 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 Curry County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 62.6% or 30,481 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Curry County is 2.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 12.4%.

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 Curry County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Curry County
White [62.6%]Some Other Race [19.9%]Multiracial [9.9%]African American [5.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Curry County
Estimated Total
White30,481
Some Other Race9,687
Multiracial4,825
African American2,601
Asian692
American Indian or Alaska Native370
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander60
Source: US Census Bureau

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