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Census Bureau: 16.8% of people in Luna County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 25,282 citizens living in Luna County in 2021, 83.2% said they were only one race, while 16.8% 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 Luna County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 74.6% or 18,852 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Luna County is 4.4% higher than the state average, which stands at 12.4%.

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 Luna County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Luna County
White [74.6%]Multiracial [16.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Luna County
Estimated Total
White18,852
Multiracial4,238
Some Other Race1,226
African American457
Asian261
American Indian or Alaska Native232
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander16
Source: US Census Bureau