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Census Bureau: 12.1% of people in Rio Grande 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 11,476 citizens living in Rio Grande County in 2021, 87.9% said they were only one race, while 12.1% 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 Rio Grande County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 78% or 8,957 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Rio Grande County is 3.7% 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 Rio Grande County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Rio Grande County
White [78%]Multiracial [12.1%]Some Other Race [7.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Rio Grande County
Estimated Total
White8,957
Multiracial1,392
Some Other Race834
American Indian or Alaska Native262
African American17
Asian7
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander7
Source: US Census Bureau

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