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Census Bureau: 8% of people in Payne County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 81,817 citizens living in Payne County in 2021, 92% said they were only one race, while 8% 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 Payne County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 78.9% or 64,556 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 4.2% and totaled 3,430 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Payne County is 2% 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 Payne County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Payne County
White [78.9%]Multiracial [8%]Ethnicities < 5% [13.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Payne County
Estimated Total
White64,556
Multiracial6,576
Asian3,430
American Indian or Alaska Native3,335
African American3,028
Some Other Race836
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander56
Source: US Census Bureau

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