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Census Bureau: 4.1% of people in Crawford County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 39,018 citizens living in Crawford County in 2021, 95.9% said they were only one race, while 4.1% 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 Crawford County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 90.8% or 35,438 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 2.1% and totaled 822 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Crawford County is 2% lower than the state average, which stands at 6.1%.

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 Crawford County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Crawford County
White [90.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [9.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Crawford County
Estimated Total
White35,438
Multiracial1,598
African American822
Asian718
Some Other Race226
American Indian or Alaska Native162
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander54
Source: US Census Bureau

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