Census Bureau: 7.1% of people in Lincoln County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

By Mid Coast Times

Nov 17, 2023

Of the 49,866 citizens living in Lincoln County in 2021, 92.9% said they were only one race, while 7.1% 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 Lincoln County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85.9% or 42,844 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lincoln County is 0.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 7.7%.

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 Lincoln County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Lincoln County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Lincoln County

	Estimated Total
White	42,844
Multiracial	3,551
Some Other Race	1,416
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,195
Asian	624
African American	176
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	60

Source: US Census Bureau

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