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Census Bureau: 3.7% of people in Wise County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 67,877 citizens living in Wise County in 2021, 96.3% said they were only one race, while 3.7% 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 Wise County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88.3% or 59,937 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Wise County is 7.2% 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 Wise County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Wise County
White [88.3%]Some Other Race [5.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Wise County
Estimated Total
White59,937
Some Other Race3,593
Multiracial2,515
African American974
American Indian or Alaska Native479
Asian278
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander101
Source: US Census Bureau

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