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Census Bureau: 17.7% of people in Terry County identified as multiracial in 2021

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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

Of the 11,937 citizens living in Terry County in 2021, 82.3% said they were only one race, while 17.7% 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 Terry County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 75.6% or 9,030 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Terry County is 6.8% higher 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 Terry County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Terry County
White [75.6%]Multiracial [17.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Terry County
Estimated Total
White9,030
Multiracial2,108
Some Other Race538
African American245
American Indian or Alaska Native14
Asian2
Source: US Census Bureau

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