USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau
USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau
The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Lea County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 71.5% or 51,982 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in Lea County is 3.6% higher 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 Lea County.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| White | 51,982 |
| Multiracial | 11,637 |
| Some Other Race | 4,861 |
| African American | 3,038 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 815 |
| Asian | 410 |
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