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Census Bureau: 11.8% of people in Alamosa County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 16,377 citizens living in Alamosa County in 2021, 88.2% said they were only one race, while 11.8% 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 Alamosa County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 73.1% or 11,965 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Alamosa County is 3.4% higher than the state average, which stands at 8.4%.

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 Alamosa County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Alamosa County
White [73.1%]Multiracial [11.8%]Some Other Race [8.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Alamosa County
Estimated Total
White11,965
Multiracial1,925
Some Other Race1,347
American Indian or Alaska Native563
African American347
Asian191
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander39
Source: US Census Bureau

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