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Census Bureau: 8.1% of people in Scurry County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 16,985 citizens living in Scurry County in 2021, 91.9% said they were only one race, while 8.1% 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 Scurry County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79.2% or 13,454 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Scurry County is 2.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.9%.

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 Scurry County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Scurry County
White [79.2%]Multiracial [8.1%]Some Other Race [7.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Scurry County
Estimated Total
White13,454
Multiracial1,370
Some Other Race1,321
African American722
Asian96
American Indian or Alaska Native22
Source: US Census Bureau

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