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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Census Bureau: 3.2% of people in Stanley 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 2,963 citizens living in Stanley County in 2021, 96.8% said they were only one race, while 3.2% 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 Stanley County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.1% or 2,698 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 3.4% and totaled 100 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Stanley County is 1.2% 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 Stanley County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Stanley County
White [91.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Stanley County
Estimated Total
White2,698
American Indian or Alaska Native100
Multiracial94
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander37
African American17
Some Other Race17
Source: US Census Bureau

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