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Census Bureau: 4.4% of people in Boone County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 53,592 citizens living in Boone County in 2021, 95.6% said they were only one race, while 4.4% 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 Boone County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 83.8% or 44,895 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Boone County is 1.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.8%.

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 Boone County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Boone County
White [83.8%]Some Other Race [7.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Boone County
Estimated Total
White44,895
Some Other Race4,200
Multiracial2,377
African American1,437
Asian523
American Indian or Alaska Native160
Source: US Census Bureau

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