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Census Bureau: nobody in Bassett identified as multi-racial in 2019

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Of the 1,065 citizens living in Bassett in 2019, everyone said they were only one race, 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 Bassett
Estimated TotalPercent of Total Population
White68264%
African American24422.9%
Some Other Race13913.1%
Source: US Census Bureau

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