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Census Bureau: 4.9% of people in Granville 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 60,854 citizens living in Granville County in 2021, 95.1% said they were only one race, while 4.9% 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 Granville County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 59.6% or 36,253 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 29.5% and totaled 17,957 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Granville County is 0.1% 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 Granville County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Granville County
White [59.6%]African American [29.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [10.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Granville County
Estimated Total
White36,253
African American17,957
Multiracial2,974
Some Other Race2,934
Asian307
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander229
American Indian or Alaska Native200
Source: US Census Bureau

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