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Census Bureau: 2.2% of people in Taylor 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 19,960 citizens living in Taylor County in 2021, 97.8% said they were only one race, while 2.2% 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 Taylor County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 96.5% or 19,268 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Taylor County is 2.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.4%.

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 Taylor County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Taylor County
Estimated Total
White19,268
Multiracial446
Some Other Race85
Asian75
African American34
American Indian or Alaska Native28
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander24
Source: US Census Bureau

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