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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Census Bureau: 10.7% of people in Hardee County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 25,632 citizens living in Hardee County in 2021, 89.3% said they were only one race, while 10.7% 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 Hardee County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 73.6% or 18,865 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hardee County is 1.3% higher than the state average, which stands at 9.4%.

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 Hardee County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Hardee County
White [73.6%]Multiracial [10.7%]Some Other Race [8.6%]African American [5.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Hardee County
Estimated Total
White18,865
Multiracial2,739
Some Other Race2,193
African American1,482
Asian298
American Indian or Alaska Native46
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander9
Source: US Census Bureau

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