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Census Bureau: 3% of people in Cole County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 77,412 citizens living in Cole County in 2021, 97% said they were only one race, while 3% 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 Cole County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 82.8% or 64,067 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 11.8% and totaled 9,129 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cole County is 1.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Cole County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Cole County
White [82.8%]African American [11.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Cole County
Estimated Total
White64,067
African American9,129
Multiracial2,296
Asian1,220
Some Other Race472
American Indian or Alaska Native222
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander6
Source: US Census Bureau

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