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Census Bureau: 3.4% of people in Surry County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 71,439 citizens living in Surry County in 2021, 96.6% said they were only one race, while 3.4% 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 Surry County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88.5% or 63,253 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 3.9% and totaled 2,790 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Surry County is 1.4% 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 Surry County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Surry County
White [88.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [11.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Surry County
Estimated Total
White63,253
African American2,790
Multiracial2,428
Some Other Race2,234
Asian483
American Indian or Alaska Native213
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander38
Source: US Census Bureau

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