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Census Bureau: 4.4% of people in Halifax County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 49,291 citizens living in Halifax County in 2021, 95.6% said they were only one race, while 4.4% 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 Halifax County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was African American, comprising 51.7% or 25,467 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 38.6% and totaled 19,015 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Halifax County is 0.4% 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 Halifax County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Halifax County
African American [51.7%]White [38.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [9.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Halifax County
Estimated Total
African American25,467
White19,015
Multiracial2,153
American Indian or Alaska Native1,619
Some Other Race563
Asian374
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander100
Source: US Census Bureau

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