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Census Bureau: 1.1% of people in Aurora County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 2,649 citizens living in Aurora County in 2021, 98.9% said they were only one race, while 1.1% 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 Aurora County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.3% or 2,499 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 2.5% and totaled 66 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Aurora County is 3.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.4%.

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 Aurora County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Aurora County
White [94.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Aurora County
Estimated Total
White2,499
American Indian or Alaska Native66
Multiracial30
African American28
Some Other Race23
Asian3
Source: US Census Bureau

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