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Census Bureau: 15.7% of people in Comanche County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 13,540 citizens living in Comanche County in 2021, 84.3% said they were only one race, while 15.7% 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 Comanche County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80.2% or 10,860 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Comanche County is 4.8% 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 Comanche County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Comanche County
White [80.2%]Multiracial [15.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Comanche County
Estimated Total
White10,860
Multiracial2,131
Some Other Race322
American Indian or Alaska Native111
African American61
Asian55
Source: US Census Bureau

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