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Census Bureau: 4.6% of people in Benson 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 6,090 citizens living in Benson County in 2021, 95.4% said they were only one race, while 4.6% 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 Benson County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was American Indian or Alaska Native, comprising 56.2% or 3,423 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 38.2% and totaled 2,329 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Benson County is 0.7% higher than the state average, which stands at 3.9%.

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 Benson County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Benson County
American Indian or Alaska Native [56.2%]White [38.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Benson County
Estimated Total
American Indian or Alaska Native3,423
White2,329
Multiracial283
Asian22
Some Other Race17
African American12
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander4
Source: US Census Bureau

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