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Census Bureau: 9.5% of people in Quay 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 8,675 citizens living in Quay County in 2021, 90.5% said they were only one race, while 9.5% 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 Quay County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 75.3% or 6,531 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Quay County is 2.9% 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 Quay County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Quay County
White [75.3%]Multiracial [9.5%]Some Other Race [9.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Quay County
Estimated Total
White6,531
Multiracial823
Some Other Race800
African American221
American Indian or Alaska Native188
Asian89
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander23
Source: US Census Bureau

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