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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Census Bureau: 9.1% of people in Custer County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 4,273 citizens living in Custer County in 2021, 90.9% said they were only one race, while 9.1% 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 Custer County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 89% or 3,803 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Custer County is 3.4% higher than the state average, which stands at 5.7%.

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 Custer County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Custer County
White [89%]Multiracial [9.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Custer County
Estimated Total
White3,803
Multiracial387
Some Other Race53
American Indian or Alaska Native25
African American4
Asian1
Source: US Census Bureau

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