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Census Bureau: 3.2% of people in Bollinger County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 10,758 citizens living in Bollinger County in 2021, 96.8% said they were only one race, while 3.2% 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 Bollinger County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95.5% or 10,270 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Bollinger County is 1.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Bollinger County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Bollinger County
Estimated Total
White10,270
Multiracial345
Some Other Race68
African American54
American Indian or Alaska Native21
Source: US Census Bureau

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