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Census Bureau: 5.4% of people in Campbell 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 46,758 citizens living in Campbell County in 2021, 94.6% said they were only one race, while 5.4% 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 Campbell County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 90.2% or 42,191 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Campbell County is 0.5% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.9%.

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 Campbell County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Campbell County
White [90.2%]Multiracial [5.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Campbell County
Estimated Total
White42,191
Multiracial2,541
Some Other Race1,317
American Indian or Alaska Native509
African American134
Asian44
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander22
Source: US Census Bureau

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