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Census Bureau: 2.4% of people in Pope County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 11,216 citizens living in Pope County in 2021, 97.6% said they were only one race, while 2.4% 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 Pope County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95.3% or 10,685 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Pope County is 2.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Pope County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Pope County
Estimated Total
White10,685
Multiracial265
Some Other Race92
Asian77
African American60
American Indian or Alaska Native37
Source: US Census Bureau

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