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Census Bureau: 7.7% of people in Scotts Bluff County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 36,229 citizens living in Scotts Bluff County in 2021, 92.3% said they were only one race, while 7.7% 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 Scotts Bluff County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.9% or 30,756 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Scotts Bluff County is 2.6% higher than the state average, which stands at 5.1%.

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 Scotts Bluff County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Scotts Bluff County
White [84.9%]Multiracial [7.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Scotts Bluff County
Estimated Total
White30,756
Multiracial2,780
Some Other Race1,419
American Indian or Alaska Native754
Asian231
African American226
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander63
Source: US Census Bureau

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