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Census Bureau: 1.4% of people in Boone 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 5,413 citizens living in Boone County in 2021, 98.6% said they were only one race, while 1.4% 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 Boone County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 97.8% or 5,296 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 0.4% and totaled 20 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Boone County is 3.7% 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 Boone County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Boone County
Estimated Total
White5,296
Multiracial77
Asian20
Some Other Race10
African American5
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander3
American Indian or Alaska Native2
Source: US Census Bureau

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