USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau
USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau
The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Hughes County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 81.7% or 14,568 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 11.6% and totaled 2,071 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in Hughes County is 2.1% higher 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 Hughes County.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| White | 14,568 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2,071 |
| Multiracial | 1,159 |
| Some Other Race | 15 |
| African American | 13 |
| Asian | 3 |
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