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Census Bureau: 11.8% of people in Lamb County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 13,147 citizens living in Lamb County in 2021, 88.2% said they were only one race, while 11.8% 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 Lamb County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80.6% or 10,598 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 3.4% and totaled 447 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lamb County is 0.9% 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 Lamb County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Lamb County
White [80.6%]Multiracial [11.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Lamb County
Estimated Total
White10,598
Multiracial1,552
African American447
Some Other Race365
Asian81
American Indian or Alaska Native64
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander40
Source: US Census Bureau

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