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Census Bureau: 4.7% of people in Beckham 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 22,349 citizens living in Beckham County in 2021, 95.3% said they were only one race, while 4.7% 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 Beckham County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 82% or 18,334 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 5.2% and totaled 1,154 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Beckham County is 5.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 10%.

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 Beckham County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Beckham County
White [82%]African American [5.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [12.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Beckham County
Estimated Total
White18,334
African American1,154
Some Other Race1,110
Multiracial1,061
American Indian or Alaska Native518
Asian171
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1
Source: US Census Bureau

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