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Census Bureau: 9.4% of people in Bryan County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

Of the 45,809 citizens living in Bryan County in 2021, 90.6% said they were only one race, while 9.4% 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 Bryan County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 72.1% or 33,031 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 13.7% and totaled 6,294 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Bryan County is 0.6% 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 Bryan County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Bryan County
White [72.1%]American Indian or Alaska Native [13.7%]Multiracial [9.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Bryan County
Estimated Total
White33,031
American Indian or Alaska Native6,294
Multiracial4,313
African American956
Some Other Race872
Asian285
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander58
Source: US Census Bureau

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