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Census Bureau: 2.7% of people in Chicot County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 10,405 citizens living in Chicot County in 2021, 97.3% said they were only one race, while 2.7% 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 Chicot County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was African American, comprising 53.6% or 5,581 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 42.8% and totaled 4,454 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Chicot County is 2.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.3%.

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 Chicot County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Chicot County
African American [53.6%]White [42.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Chicot County
Estimated Total
African American5,581
White4,454
Multiracial280
Some Other Race45
Asian36
American Indian or Alaska Native9
Source: US Census Bureau

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