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Census Bureau: 3.4% of people in Oxford 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 57,807 citizens living in Oxford County in 2021, 96.6% said they were only one race, while 3.4% 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 Oxford County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95.1% or 54,993 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 0.5% and totaled 290 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Oxford County is 0.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.5%.

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 Oxford County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Oxford County
Estimated Total
White54,993
Multiracial1,962
Asian290
Some Other Race248
African American194
American Indian or Alaska Native116
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander4
Source: US Census Bureau

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