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Census Bureau: 12.3% of people in Cochise 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 125,092 citizens living in Cochise County in 2021, 87.7% said they were only one race, while 12.3% 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 Cochise County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 76.7% or 95,923 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 3.9% and totaled 4,870 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cochise County is 1.9% higher than the state average, which stands at 10.4%.

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 Cochise County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Cochise County
White [76.7%]Multiracial [12.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [11%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Cochise County
Estimated Total
White95,923
Multiracial15,436
African American4,870
Some Other Race4,759
Asian2,338
American Indian or Alaska Native1,341
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander425
Source: US Census Bureau

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