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Census Bureau: 2.6% of people in Knox County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 8,434 citizens living in Knox County in 2021, 97.4% said they were only one race, while 2.6% 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 Knox County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 86.3% or 7,282 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 9.8% and totaled 830 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Knox County is 2.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.1%.

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 Knox County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Knox County
White [86.3%]American Indian or Alaska Native [9.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Knox County
Estimated Total
White7,282
American Indian or Alaska Native830
Multiracial219
African American45
Asian35
Some Other Race22
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1
Source: US Census Bureau

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