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Census Bureau: 1.9% of people in Hot Springs County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 4,673 citizens living in Hot Springs County in 2021, 98.1% said they were only one race, while 1.9% 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 Hot Springs County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.5% or 4,415 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 2.4% and totaled 113 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hot Springs County is 3% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.9%.

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 Hot Springs County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Hot Springs County
White [94.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Hot Springs County
Estimated Total
White4,415
American Indian or Alaska Native113
Multiracial91
Some Other Race54
Source: US Census Bureau

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