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Census Bureau: 7.2% of people in Barton County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 25,708 citizens living in Barton County in 2021, 92.8% said they were only one race, while 7.2% 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 Barton County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 87.3% or 22,448 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Barton County is 1.1% 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 Barton County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Barton County
White [87.3%]Multiracial [7.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Barton County
Estimated Total
White22,448
Multiracial1,856
Some Other Race584
African American337
American Indian or Alaska Native333
Asian111
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander39
Source: US Census Bureau

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