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Census Bureau: 2.8% of people in Beaufort 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 44,898 citizens living in Beaufort County in 2021, 97.2% said they were only one race, while 2.8% 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 Beaufort County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 70.7% or 31,734 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 24.3% and totaled 10,917 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Beaufort County is 2% lower 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 Beaufort County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Beaufort County
White [70.7%]African American [24.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Beaufort County
Estimated Total
White31,734
African American10,917
Multiracial1,275
Some Other Race805
Asian147
American Indian or Alaska Native20
Source: US Census Bureau