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Census Bureau: 9.5% of people in Kaufman 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 140,145 citizens living in Kaufman County in 2021, 90.5% said they were only one race, while 9.5% 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 Kaufman County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 71.7% or 100,433 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 13.6% and totaled 19,113 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Kaufman County is 1.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.9%.

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 Kaufman County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Kaufman County
White [71.7%]African American [13.6%]Multiracial [9.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Kaufman County
Estimated Total
White100,433
African American19,113
Multiracial13,258
Some Other Race4,890
Asian1,889
American Indian or Alaska Native450
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander112
Source: US Census Bureau

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