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Census Bureau: 6.6% of people in Moody 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 6,335 citizens living in Moody County in 2021, 93.4% said they were only one race, while 6.6% 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 Moody County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 77.3% or 4,895 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 11.9% and totaled 755 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Moody County is 2.2% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.4%.

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 Moody County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Moody County
White [77.3%]American Indian or Alaska Native [11.9%]Multiracial [6.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Moody County
Estimated Total
White4,895
American Indian or Alaska Native755
Multiracial415
Asian129
Some Other Race86
African American55
Source: US Census Bureau

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