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Census Bureau: 3.4% of people in Gregory 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 4,004 citizens living in Gregory County in 2021, 96.6% said they were only one race, while 3.4% 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 Gregory County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88.1% or 3,526 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 7.1% and totaled 283 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Gregory County is 1% 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 Gregory County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Gregory County
White [88.1%]American Indian or Alaska Native [7.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Gregory County
Estimated Total
White3,526
American Indian or Alaska Native283
Multiracial135
African American50
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander10
Source: US Census Bureau

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