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Census Bureau: 3.7% of people in Black Hawk 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 131,396 citizens living in Black Hawk County in 2021, 96.3% said they were only one race, while 3.7% 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 Black Hawk County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 82.2% or 107,947 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 9.5% and totaled 12,538 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Black Hawk County is 0.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.9%.

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 Black Hawk County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Black Hawk County
White [82.2%]African American [9.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Black Hawk County
Estimated Total
White107,947
African American12,538
Multiracial4,841
Asian3,544
Some Other Race1,778
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander410
American Indian or Alaska Native338
Source: US Census Bureau

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