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Census Bureau: 10.3% of people in Le Flore 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 48,436 citizens living in Le Flore County in 2021, 89.7% said they were only one race, while 10.3% 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 Le Flore County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 72.9% or 35,333 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 11.7% and totaled 5,689 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Le Flore County is 0.3% higher than the state average, which stands at 10%.

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 Le Flore County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Le Flore County
White [72.9%]American Indian or Alaska Native [11.7%]Multiracial [10.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Le Flore County
Estimated Total
White35,333
American Indian or Alaska Native5,689
Multiracial4,993
Some Other Race1,152
African American873
Asian386
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander10
Source: US Census Bureau

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