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Census Bureau: 5.1% of people in Vance 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 42,650 citizens living in Vance County in 2021, 94.9% said they were only one race, while 5.1% 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 Vance County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was African American, comprising 47.9% or 20,425 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 41.1% and totaled 17,521 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Vance County is 0.3% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.

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 Vance County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Vance County
African American [47.9%]White [41.1%]Multiracial [5.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Vance County
Estimated Total
African American20,425
White17,521
Multiracial2,192
Some Other Race1,651
American Indian or Alaska Native462
Asian399
Source: US Census Bureau

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