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Census Bureau: 4.7% of people in Reynolds County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 6,138 citizens living in Reynolds County in 2021, 95.3% said they were only one race, while 4.7% 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 Reynolds County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93.2% or 5,723 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.3% and totaled 81 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Reynolds County is 0.1% higher 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 Reynolds County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Reynolds County
White [93.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Reynolds County
Estimated Total
White5,723
Multiracial291
African American81
Some Other Race19
American Indian or Alaska Native11
Asian8
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander5
Source: US Census Bureau

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