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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Census Bureau: 3.9% of people in Lincoln County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 19,674 citizens living in Lincoln County in 2021, 96.1% said they were only one race, while 3.9% 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 Lincoln County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93.2% or 18,346 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 1.4% and totaled 274 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lincoln County is 0.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.5%.

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 Lincoln County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Lincoln County
White [93.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Lincoln County
Estimated Total
White18,346
Multiracial767
American Indian or Alaska Native274
Some Other Race147
Asian67
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander53
African American20
Source: US Census Bureau

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