Census Bureau: 2.5% of people in Winston County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

By Decatur Times

Nov 17, 2023

Of the 23,650 citizens living in Winston County in 2021, 97.5% said they were only one race, while 2.5% 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 Winston County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.1% or 22,248 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Winston County is 0.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.1%.

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 Winston County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Winston County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Winston County

	Estimated Total
White	22,248
Multiracial	590
Some Other Race	396
African American	217
American Indian or Alaska Native	133
Asian	50
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	16

Source: US Census Bureau

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