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Census Bureau: 2% of people in Buchanan 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 20,598 citizens living in Buchanan County in 2021, 98% said they were only one race, while 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 Buchanan County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 96.9% or 19,967 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 0.6% and totaled 131 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Buchanan County is 1.9% 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 Buchanan County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Buchanan County
Estimated Total
White19,967
Multiracial407
African American131
American Indian or Alaska Native50
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander17
Some Other Race15
Asian11
Source: US Census Bureau

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