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Census Bureau: 4.3% of people in Wilson County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

Of the 8,713 citizens living in Wilson County in 2021, 95.7% said they were only one race, while 4.3% 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 Wilson County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.4% or 8,225 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Wilson County is 1.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 6.1%.

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 Wilson County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Wilson County
White [94.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Wilson County
Estimated Total
White8,225
Multiracial377
Some Other Race37
American Indian or Alaska Native34
African American28
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander8
Asian4
Source: US Census Bureau

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