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Census Bureau: 2.3% of people in Yancey 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 18,357 citizens living in Yancey County in 2021, 97.7% said they were only one race, while 2.3% 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 Yancey County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.7% or 17,387 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Yancey County is 2.5% 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 Yancey County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Yancey County
White [94.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Yancey County
Estimated Total
White17,387
Multiracial429
Some Other Race279
African American108
American Indian or Alaska Native84
Asian64
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander6
Source: US Census Bureau