River Bend Times

Of the 43,145 citizens living in Muscatine 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 Muscatine County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85.6% or 36,944 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Muscatine County is 0.8% higher 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 Muscatine County.

	Estimated Total
White	36,944
Some Other Race	2,702
Multiracial	2,010
African American	1,084
Asian	279
American Indian or Alaska Native	90
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	36

Source: US Census Bureau