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Census Bureau: 5.1% of people in Bedford County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 49,754 citizens living in Bedford County in 2021, 94.9% said they were only one race, while 5.1% 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 Bedford County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.1% or 41,861 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6.6% and totaled 3,270 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Bedford County is 1.3% higher than the state average, which stands at 3.8%.

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 Bedford County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Bedford County
White [84.1%]African American [6.6%]Multiracial [5.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Bedford County
Estimated Total
White41,861
African American3,270
Multiracial2,541
Some Other Race1,471
American Indian or Alaska Native470
Asian124
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander17
Source: US Census Bureau

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