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Census Bureau: 4.7% of people in Hyde County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,381 citizens living in Hyde County in 2021, 95.3% said they were only one race, while 4.7% 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 Hyde County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.3% or 1,274 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.7% and totaled 24 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hyde County is 0.3% 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 Hyde County.

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

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Hyde County
Estimated Total
White1,274
Multiracial65
African American24
American Indian or Alaska Native18
Source: US Census Bureau

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