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Census Bureau: 16.1% of people in Caldwell County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 45,286 citizens living in Caldwell County in 2021, 83.9% said they were only one race, while 16.1% 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 Caldwell County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 69.7% or 31,561 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Caldwell County is 5.2% higher than the state average, which stands at 10.9%.

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 Caldwell County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Caldwell County
White [69.7%]Multiracial [16.1%]Some Other Race [7.4%]African American [5.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Caldwell County
Estimated Total
White31,561
Multiracial7,300
Some Other Race3,359
African American2,353
Asian413
American Indian or Alaska Native288
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander12
Source: US Census Bureau

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