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Census Bureau: 7% of people in Cotton 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 5,603 citizens living in Cotton County in 2021, 93% said they were only one race, while 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 Cotton County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79.3% or 4,445 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 9.3% and totaled 522 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cotton County is 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 Cotton County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Cotton County
White [79.3%]American Indian or Alaska Native [9.3%]Multiracial [7%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Cotton County
Estimated Total
White4,445
American Indian or Alaska Native522
Multiracial393
Some Other Race127
African American116
Source: US Census Bureau

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