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Census Bureau: 12.4% of people in Otero 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 67,298 citizens living in Otero County in 2021, 87.6% said they were only one race, while 12.4% 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 Otero County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 69.6% or 46,822 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Otero County is the same as 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 Otero County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Otero County
White [69.6%]Multiracial [12.4%]Some Other Race [6.7%]American Indian or Alaska Native [6.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Otero County
Estimated Total
White46,822
Multiracial8,312
Some Other Race4,535
American Indian or Alaska Native4,431
African American2,258
Asian780
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander160
Source: US Census Bureau