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Census Bureau: 7.3% of people in Harding 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 533 citizens living in Harding County in 2021, 92.7% said they were only one race, while 7.3% 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 Harding County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 56.3% or 300 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Harding County is 5.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 12.4%.

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 Harding County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Harding County
White [56.3%]Some Other Race [35.1%]Multiracial [7.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Harding County
Estimated Total
White300
Some Other Race187
Multiracial39
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander7
Source: US Census Bureau

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