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Census Bureau: 10.4% of people in Bell County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 364,703 citizens living in Bell County in 2021, 89.6% said they were only one race, while 10.4% 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 Bell County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 57.8% or 210,914 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 23.7% and totaled 86,420 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Bell County is 0.5% lower 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 Bell County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Bell County
White [57.8%]African American [23.7%]Multiracial [10.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Bell County
Estimated Total
White210,914
African American86,420
Multiracial37,834
Some Other Race14,795
Asian10,567
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2,105
American Indian or Alaska Native2,068
Source: US Census Bureau

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