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Census Bureau: 11.5% of people in Taos County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Of the 34,322 citizens living in Taos County in 2021, 88.5% said they were only one race, while 11.5% 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 Taos County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 72.1% or 24,747 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Taos County is 0.9% 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 Taos County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Taos County
White [72.1%]Multiracial [11.5%]Some Other Race [9.5%]American Indian or Alaska Native [6.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [0.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Taos County
Estimated Total
White24,747
Multiracial3,939
Some Other Race3,252
American Indian or Alaska Native2,093
Asian237
African American50
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander4
Source: US Census Bureau

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