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Census Bureau: 10.6% of people in Tulsa County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 664,084 citizens living in Tulsa County in 2021, 89.4% said they were only one race, while 10.6% 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 Tulsa County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 67.1% or 445,871 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 9.9% and totaled 65,577 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Tulsa County is 0.6% higher 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 Tulsa County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Tulsa County
White [67.1%]Multiracial [10.6%]African American [9.9%]American Indian or Alaska Native [5.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Tulsa County
Estimated Total
White445,871
Multiracial70,232
African American65,577
American Indian or Alaska Native35,029
Asian23,575
Some Other Race23,004
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander796
Source: US Census Bureau

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