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Census Bureau: 1.8% of people in Tioga 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 48,567 citizens living in Tioga County in 2021, 98.2% said they were only one race, while 1.8% 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 Tioga County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95.4% or 46,318 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 0.9% and totaled 447 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Tioga County is 4.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 6%.

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 Tioga County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Tioga County
Estimated Total
White46,318
Multiracial885
Asian447
African American443
Some Other Race387
American Indian or Alaska Native78
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander9
Source: US Census Bureau

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