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Census Bureau: 4.7% of people in Scott County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 9,928 citizens living in Scott County in 2021, 95.3% said they were only one race, while 4.7% 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 Scott County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85.7% or 8,505 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Scott County is 0.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.3%.

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 Scott County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Scott County
White [85.7%]Some Other Race [5.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Scott County
Estimated Total
White8,505
Some Other Race558
Multiracial464
African American291
Asian76
American Indian or Alaska Native34
Source: US Census Bureau

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