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Census Bureau: 2.6% of people in Rusk County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 14,182 citizens living in Rusk County in 2021, 97.4% said they were only one race, while 2.6% 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 Rusk County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95.7% or 13,574 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 0.6% and totaled 90 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Rusk County is 1.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.4%.

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 Rusk County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Rusk County
Estimated Total
White13,574
Multiracial366
African American90
Asian56
Some Other Race54
American Indian or Alaska Native30
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander12
Source: US Census Bureau