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Census Bureau: 2.6% of people in Dolores County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 2,288 citizens living in Dolores County in 2021, 97.4% said they were only one race, while 2.6% 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 Dolores County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85.4% or 1,954 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Dolores County is 5.8% lower 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 Dolores County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Dolores County
White [85.4%]Some Other Race [7.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Dolores County
Estimated Total
White1,954
Some Other Race168
American Indian or Alaska Native106
Multiracial60
Source: US Census Bureau

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