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Census Bureau: 5.5% of people in Randolph County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 18,442 citizens living in Randolph County in 2021, 94.5% said they were only one race, while 5.5% 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 Randolph County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.2% or 16,823 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1% and totaled 176 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Randolph County is 0.2% higher than the state average, which stands at 5.3%.

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 Randolph County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Randolph County
White [91.2%]Multiracial [5.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Randolph County
Estimated Total
White16,823
Multiracial1,022
African American176
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander172
Some Other Race166
Asian51
American Indian or Alaska Native32
Source: US Census Bureau

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