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Census Bureau: 6.1% of people in Independence County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 37,796 citizens living in Independence County in 2021, 93.9% said they were only one race, while 6.1% 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 Independence County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 86.7% or 32,779 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Independence County is 0.8% higher than the state average, which stands at 5.3%.

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 Independence County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Independence County
White [86.7%]Multiracial [6.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Independence County
Estimated Total
White32,779
Multiracial2,290
Some Other Race1,390
African American725
Asian295
American Indian or Alaska Native196
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander121
Source: US Census Bureau