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Census Bureau: 0.8% of people in Noxubee 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 10,410 citizens living in Noxubee County in 2021, 99.2% said they were only one race, while 0.8% 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 Noxubee County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was African American, comprising 73% or 7,602 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 25.7% and totaled 2,676 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Noxubee County is 1.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 2.4%.

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 Noxubee County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Noxubee County
African American [73%]White [25.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Noxubee County
Estimated Total
African American7,602
White2,676
Multiracial87
American Indian or Alaska Native35
Some Other Race10
Source: US Census Bureau

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