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Census Bureau: 5.3% of people in Boone 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 182,170 citizens living in Boone County in 2021, 94.7% said they were only one race, while 5.3% 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 Boone County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80% or 145,668 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 9.2% and totaled 16,717 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Boone County is 0.7% higher 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 Boone County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Boone County
White [80%]African American [9.2%]Multiracial [5.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Boone County
Estimated Total
White145,668
African American16,717
Multiracial9,589
Asian8,046
Some Other Race1,513
American Indian or Alaska Native448
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander189
Source: US Census Bureau

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