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Census Bureau: 12.7% of people in Hockley County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 21,670 citizens living in Hockley County in 2021, 87.3% said they were only one race, while 12.7% 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 Hockley County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 77.9% or 16,876 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hockley County is 1.8% 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 Hockley County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Hockley County
White [77.9%]Multiracial [12.7%]Some Other Race [5.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Hockley County
Estimated Total
White16,876
Multiracial2,758
Some Other Race1,121
African American723
American Indian or Alaska Native94
Asian77
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander21
Source: US Census Bureau

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