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Census Bureau: 14.5% of people in Okfuskee 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 11,444 citizens living in Okfuskee County in 2021, 85.5% said they were only one race, while 14.5% 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 Okfuskee County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 62.1% or 7,109 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 15.2% and totaled 1,743 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Okfuskee County is 4.5% higher than the state average, which stands at 10%.

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 Okfuskee County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Okfuskee County
White [62.1%]American Indian or Alaska Native [15.2%]Multiracial [14.5%]African American [7.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Okfuskee County
Estimated Total
White7,109
American Indian or Alaska Native1,743
Multiracial1,654
African American813
Some Other Race69
Asian56
Source: US Census Bureau

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