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Census Bureau: 17.5% of people in Conejos 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 7,579 citizens living in Conejos County in 2021, 82.5% said they were only one race, while 17.5% 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 Conejos County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 74.6% or 5,651 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Conejos County is 9.1% 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 Conejos County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Conejos County
White [74.6%]Multiracial [17.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Conejos County
Estimated Total
White5,651
Multiracial1,326
Some Other Race343
American Indian or Alaska Native203
African American37
Asian19
Source: US Census Bureau

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