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Census Bureau: 3.2% of people in Boone County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 134,599 citizens living in Boone County in 2021, 96.8% said they were only one race, while 3.2% 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 88.4% or 118,980 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 3.7% and totaled 4,983 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Boone County is 0.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.5%.

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 [88.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [11.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Boone County
Estimated Total
White118,980
African American4,983
Multiracial4,351
Asian3,058
Some Other Race2,863
American Indian or Alaska Native312
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander52
Source: US Census Bureau

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