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I'm so glad you asked, rather than just jumping in blind!
I would definitely suggest moving to a more multicultural area if you decide to do this. While it's possible that this child would be just fine where you are, it's very likely that there would be big problems.
I grew up in a multicultural family. My parents and one abrother are caucasian, my oldest abrother is milatto, my asister is AA, and I'm mixed (jamaican, native, lebanese, and scottish). We always got looks and comments, and they never bothered me. At school, I had friends of all races, though I usually gravitated (and still do!) towards caucasian people.
My younger sister, however, has always sought out other AA people, and has struggled to find herself and an identity that fit her. She tried extra hard to be "black", and it caused a lot of problems for her.
How this will work will greatly depend on your individual child. You can help by creating opportunities for the child to be with other people of colour, explore his/her heritage, and express who he/she is. Also explaining and reinforcing that there is nothing wrong with the child or with your family, and that you love that child just as much as your biodaughter is very important.
Best of luck to you!
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