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Census Bureau: 8.5% of people in Phillips County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 4,497 citizens living in Phillips County in 2021, 91.5% said they were only one race, while 8.5% 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 Phillips County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85.9% or 3,862 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Phillips County is 0.1% 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 Phillips County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Phillips County
White [85.9%]Multiracial [8.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Phillips County
Estimated Total
White3,862
Multiracial382
Some Other Race163
American Indian or Alaska Native73
Asian17
Source: US Census Bureau

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