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Census Bureau: 1.7% of people in Corson County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 3,965 citizens living in Corson County in 2021, 98.3% said they were only one race, while 1.7% 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 Corson County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was American Indian or Alaska Native, comprising 71% or 2,817 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 27.1% and totaled 1,074 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Corson County is 2.7% 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 Corson County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Corson County
American Indian or Alaska Native [71%]White [27.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Corson County
Estimated Total
American Indian or Alaska Native2,817
White1,074
Multiracial66
Some Other Race5
African American3
Source: US Census Bureau

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