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Census Bureau: 12.9% of people in Jim Hogg 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 4,864 citizens living in Jim Hogg County in 2021, 87.1% said they were only one race, while 12.9% 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 Jim Hogg County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 82.9% or 4,034 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Jim Hogg County is 2% higher than the state average, which stands at 10.9%.

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 Jim Hogg County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Jim Hogg County
White [82.9%]Multiracial [12.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Jim Hogg County
Estimated Total
White4,034
Multiracial629
Some Other Race187
African American14
Source: US Census Bureau

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