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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Census Bureau: 11.2% of people in Washington Heights identified as multi-racial in 2019

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Of the 1,830 citizens living in Washington Heights in 2019, 88.8 percent said they were only one race, while 11.2 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 white.

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 Washington Heights
Estimated TotalPercent of Total Population
Asian1528.3%
African American25213.8%
Some Other Race47626%
White74540.7%
Source: US Census Bureau

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