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

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,691 citizens living in Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88.1% or 1,490 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cheyenne County is 1.4% higher than the state average, which stands at 8.4%.

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 Cheyenne County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Cheyenne County
White [88.1%]Multiracial [9.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Cheyenne County
Estimated Total
White1,490
Multiracial166
Some Other Race23
African American5
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander4
Asian3
Source: US Census Bureau

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