How many racial categories did the 2000 census officially recognize, including two or more races?

Six.

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Why: The 2000 census officially recognized six racial categories, including people of two or more races.

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Answer: Six. The 2000 census officially recognized six racial categories, including people of two or more races.

  1. Race and ethnicity in the United States en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Race_and_ethnicity_in_the_United_States
    The 2000 census officially recognized six racial categories including people of two or more races
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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