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Census Bureau: 2.7% of people in Sevier 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 16,074 citizens living in Sevier County in 2021, 97.3% said they were only one race, while 2.7% 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 Sevier County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 60.7% or 9,756 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sevier County is 2.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.3%.

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 Sevier County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Sevier County
White [60.7%]Some Other Race [28.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [11%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Sevier County
Estimated Total
White9,756
Some Other Race4,541
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander537
African American470
Multiracial435
American Indian or Alaska Native308
Asian27
Source: US Census Bureau

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