South Coast Times

Of the 23,234 citizens living in Curry County in 2021, 92.6% said they were only one race, while 7.4% 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 Curry County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 89.5% or 20,790 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 1.3% and totaled 312 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Curry County is 0.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 7.7%.

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 Curry County.

	Estimated Total
White	20,790
Multiracial	1,717
American Indian or Alaska Native	312
Asian	212
Some Other Race	170
African American	25
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	8

Source: US Census Bureau