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Census Bureau: 3.7% of people in Baxter 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 41,476 citizens living in Baxter County in 2021, 96.3% said they were only one race, while 3.7% 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 Baxter County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.3% or 39,108 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Baxter County is 1.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.3%.

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 Baxter County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Baxter County
White [94.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Baxter County
Estimated Total
White39,108
Multiracial1,537
Some Other Race327
American Indian or Alaska Native258
Asian126
African American113
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander7
Source: US Census Bureau

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