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Census Bureau: 0.4% of people in Hancock County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 8,652 citizens living in Hancock County in 2021, 99.6% said they were only one race, while 0.4% 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 Hancock County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was African American, comprising 73.6% or 6,370 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 24.7% and totaled 2,139 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hancock County is 4.4% 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 Hancock County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Hancock County
African American [73.6%]White [24.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Hancock County
Estimated Total
African American6,370
White2,139
Some Other Race77
Multiracial38
American Indian or Alaska Native13
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander12
Asian3
Source: US Census Bureau

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