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Census Bureau: 7.2% of people in Creek County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 71,879 citizens living in Creek County in 2021, 92.8% said they were only one race, while 7.2% 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 Creek County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 77.1% or 55,442 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 11.6% and totaled 8,351 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Creek County is 2.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 10%.

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 Creek County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Creek County
White [77.1%]American Indian or Alaska Native [11.6%]Multiracial [7.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Creek County
Estimated Total
White55,442
American Indian or Alaska Native8,351
Multiracial5,143
African American1,526
Some Other Race956
Asian447
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander14
Source: US Census Bureau

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