Quantcast

Lubbock Times

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Census Bureau: 17.5% of people in Lynn County identified as multiracial in 2021

Webp deborahstempowski1500x1875editado

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 5,587 citizens living in Lynn County in 2021, 82.5% said they were only one race, while 17.5% 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 Lynn County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 76.3% or 4,264 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lynn County is 6.6% higher 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 Lynn County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Lynn County
White [76.3%]Multiracial [17.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Lynn County
Estimated Total
White4,264
Multiracial977
Some Other Race247
African American57
Asian21
American Indian or Alaska Native12
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander9
Source: US Census Bureau

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate