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Census Bureau: 3.2% of people in Pendleton County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 14,625 citizens living in Pendleton County in 2021, 96.8% said they were only one race, while 3.2% 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 Pendleton County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95% or 13,887 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 0.7% and totaled 98 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Pendleton County is 0.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.5%.

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 Pendleton County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Pendleton County
White [95%]Ethnicities < 5% [5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Pendleton County
Estimated Total
White13,887
Multiracial467
African American98
Asian66
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander52
Some Other Race52
American Indian or Alaska Native3
Source: US Census Bureau

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