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Census Bureau: 9.2% of people in Bent 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 5,861 citizens living in Bent County in 2021, 90.8% said they were only one race, while 9.2% 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 Bent County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 76.2% or 4,467 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Bent County is 0.8% higher than the state average, which stands at 8.4%.

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 Bent County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Bent County
White [76.2%]Multiracial [9.2%]Some Other Race [5.3%]African American [5.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Bent County
Estimated Total
White4,467
Multiracial538
Some Other Race311
African American296
American Indian or Alaska Native171
Asian60
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander18
Source: US Census Bureau

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