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Friday, November 22, 2024

Census Bureau: 1.8% of people in Valley 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 11,476 citizens living in Valley County in 2021, 98.2% said they were only one race, while 1.8% 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 Valley County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 97.5% or 11,189 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Valley County is 3.9% lower 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 Valley County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Valley County
Estimated Total
White11,189
Multiracial202
Some Other Race66
African American9
Asian8
American Indian or Alaska Native2
Source: US Census Bureau

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