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Census Bureau: 9.5% of people in Lubbock County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 308,580 citizens living in Lubbock County in 2021, 90.5% said they were only one race, while 9.5% 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 Lubbock County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 74.1% or 228,742 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 7.3% and totaled 22,378 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lubbock County is 1.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.9%.

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 Lubbock County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Lubbock County
White [74.1%]Multiracial [9.5%]African American [7.3%]Some Other Race [6%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Lubbock County
Estimated Total
White228,742
Multiracial29,198
African American22,378
Some Other Race18,542
Asian7,231
American Indian or Alaska Native2,167
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander322
Source: US Census Bureau

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