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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Census Bureau: 5% of people in Bulloch County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 79,635 citizens living in Bulloch County in 2021, 95% said they were only one race, while 5% 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 Bulloch County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 64% or 50,982 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 27.9% and totaled 22,197 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Bulloch County is 0.2% higher 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 Bulloch County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Bulloch County
White [64%]African American [27.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Bulloch County
Estimated Total
White50,982
African American22,197
Multiracial3,952
Asian1,171
Some Other Race919
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander244
American Indian or Alaska Native170
Source: US Census Bureau

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