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Census Bureau: 14.2% of people in Hale 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 32,879 citizens living in Hale County in 2021, 85.8% said they were only one race, while 14.2% 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 Hale County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 74% or 24,341 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hale County is 3.3% 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 Hale County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Hale County
White [74%]Multiracial [14.2%]Some Other Race [6.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Hale County
Estimated Total
White24,341
Multiracial4,654
Some Other Race2,267
African American1,430
Asian128
American Indian or Alaska Native59
Source: US Census Bureau

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