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Census Bureau: 12.5% of people in Coryell 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 81,692 citizens living in Coryell County in 2021, 87.5% said they were only one race, while 12.5% 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 Coryell County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 67.3% or 54,981 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 14.2% and totaled 11,640 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Coryell County is 1.6% 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 Coryell County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Coryell County
White [67.3%]African American [14.2%]Multiracial [12.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Coryell County
Estimated Total
White54,981
African American11,640
Multiracial10,214
Some Other Race1,932
Asian1,689
American Indian or Alaska Native633
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander603
Source: US Census Bureau

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