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Census Bureau: 3.7% of people in Lenoir County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 55,344 citizens living in Lenoir 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 Lenoir County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 52.5% or 29,055 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 39.6% and totaled 21,938 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lenoir County is 1.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.

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 Lenoir County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Lenoir County
White [52.5%]African American [39.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Lenoir County
Estimated Total
White29,055
African American21,938
Multiracial2,025
Some Other Race1,795
Asian432
American Indian or Alaska Native82
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander17
Source: US Census Bureau

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