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Census Bureau: 9.3% of people in Kiowa 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 8,518 citizens living in Kiowa County in 2021, 90.7% said they were only one race, while 9.3% 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 Kiowa County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79.5% or 6,769 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 4.2% and totaled 357 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Kiowa County is 0.7% 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 Kiowa County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Kiowa County
White [79.5%]Multiracial [9.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [11.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Kiowa County
Estimated Total
White6,769
Multiracial791
American Indian or Alaska Native357
African American327
Some Other Race234
Asian40
Source: US Census Bureau

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