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Census Bureau: 6% of people in Scott County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 174,170 citizens living in Scott County in 2021, 94% said they were only one race, while 6% 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 83.1% or 144,654 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 7.1% and totaled 12,386 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Scott County is 2.1% 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 Scott County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Scott County
White [83.1%]African American [7.1%]Multiracial [6%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Scott County
Estimated Total
White144,654
African American12,386
Multiracial10,365
Asian4,976
Some Other Race1,344
American Indian or Alaska Native372
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander73
Source: US Census Bureau

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