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Census Bureau: 2.8% of people in White Shield identified as multi-racial in 2019

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Of the 212 citizens living in White Shield in 2019, 97.2 percent said they were only one race, while 2.8 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.

Of those who said they were one race, the majority identified as american indian or alaskan native.

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.

Statistical data for 2020 will be released later this year.

Racial makeup of citizens in White Shield
Estimated TotalPercent of Total Population
White188.5%
American Indian or Alaskan Native18587.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander20.9%
Some Other Race10.5%
Source: US Census Bureau

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