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Census Bureau: 6.7% of people in Rice 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 9,464 citizens living in Rice County in 2021, 93.3% said they were only one race, while 6.7% 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 Rice County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 86.2% or 8,159 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Rice County is 0.6% higher than the state average, which stands at 6.1%.

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 Rice County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Rice County
White [86.2%]Multiracial [6.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Rice County
Estimated Total
White8,159
Multiracial637
Some Other Race372
African American169
American Indian or Alaska Native64
Asian33
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander30
Source: US Census Bureau

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