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Census Bureau: 14.6% of people in Bee County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 31,191 citizens living in Bee County in 2021, 85.4% said they were only one race, while 14.6% 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 Bee County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 74.1% or 23,097 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 7.3% and totaled 2,262 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Bee County is 3.7% higher than the state average, which stands at 10.9%.

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 Bee County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Bee County
White [74.1%]Multiracial [14.6%]African American [7.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Bee County
Estimated Total
White23,097
Multiracial4,543
African American2,262
Some Other Race1,011
American Indian or Alaska Native207
Asian71
Source: US Census Bureau

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