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Census Bureau: 5.1% of people in Moore 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 98,618 citizens living in Moore County in 2021, 94.9% said they were only one race, while 5.1% 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 Moore County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79.4% or 78,304 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 10.7% and totaled 10,546 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Moore County is 0.3% 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 Moore County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Moore County
White [79.4%]African American [10.7%]Multiracial [5.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Moore County
Estimated Total
White78,304
African American10,546
Multiracial4,983
Some Other Race3,004
Asian1,104
American Indian or Alaska Native614
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander63
Source: US Census Bureau

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