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Census Bureau: 3.7% of people in Haywood County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 61,695 citizens living in Haywood County in 2021, 96.3% said they were only one race, while 3.7% 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 Haywood County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93.4% or 57,645 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Haywood County is 1.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.

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 Haywood County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Haywood County
White [93.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Haywood County
Estimated Total
White57,645
Multiracial2,310
Some Other Race677
African American434
Asian339
American Indian or Alaska Native290
Source: US Census Bureau

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