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Census Bureau: 7.2% of people in Churchill County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 25,077 citizens living in Churchill County in 2021, 92.8% said they were only one race, while 7.2% 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 Churchill County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79.6% or 19,955 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Churchill County is 3.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.3%.

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 Churchill County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Churchill County
White [79.6%]Multiracial [7.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [13.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Churchill County
Estimated Total
White19,955
Multiracial1,818
Some Other Race1,042
American Indian or Alaska Native992
Asian647
African American604
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander19
Source: US Census Bureau

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