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Census Bureau: 3.4% of people in Polk County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 5,223 citizens living in Polk County in 2021, 96.6% said they were only one race, while 3.4% 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 Polk County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.7% or 4,945 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Polk County is 1.7% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.1%.

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 Polk County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Polk County
White [94.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Polk County
Estimated Total
White4,945
Multiracial180
Some Other Race90
American Indian or Alaska Native6
African American2
Source: US Census Bureau

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