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Monday, November 25, 2024

Census Bureau: 2.1% of people in Marshall County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Of the 30,813 citizens living in Marshall County in 2021, 97.9% said they were only one race, while 2.1% 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 Marshall County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 96% or 29,569 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Marshall County is 1% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.1%.

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 Marshall County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Marshall County
Estimated Total
White29,569
Multiracial658
Some Other Race219
African American192
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander99
Asian66
American Indian or Alaska Native10
Source: US Census Bureau

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