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Census Bureau: 2.3% of people in Preston County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 34,266 citizens living in Preston County in 2021, 97.7% said they were only one race, while 2.3% 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 Preston County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.3% or 31,638 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 4.6% and totaled 1,569 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Preston County is 0.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.1%.

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 Preston County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Preston County
White [92.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Preston County
Estimated Total
White31,638
African American1,569
Multiracial775
Some Other Race99
American Indian or Alaska Native97
Asian86
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2
Source: US Census Bureau

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