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Census Bureau: 9.2% of people in Torrance County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 15,150 citizens living in Torrance County in 2021, 90.8% said they were only one race, while 9.2% 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 Torrance County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 74.2% or 11,242 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Torrance County is 3.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 12.4%.

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 Torrance County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Torrance County
White [74.2%]Some Other Race [12%]Multiracial [9.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Torrance County
Estimated Total
White11,242
Some Other Race1,811
Multiracial1,393
African American384
American Indian or Alaska Native208
Asian112
Source: US Census Bureau

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