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Census Bureau: 9.8% of people in Hall County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 201,703 citizens living in Hall County in 2021, 90.2% said they were only one race, while 9.8% 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 Hall County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 76.1% or 153,496 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 7.1% and totaled 14,316 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hall County is 5% higher 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 Hall County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Hall County
White [76.1%]Multiracial [9.8%]African American [7.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Hall County
Estimated Total
White153,496
Multiracial19,768
African American14,316
Some Other Race9,782
Asian3,747
American Indian or Alaska Native563
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander31
Source: US Census Bureau

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