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Monday, November 25, 2024

Census Bureau: 3.1% of people in Jefferson County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 54,358 citizens living in Jefferson County in 2021, 96.9% said they were only one race, while 3.1% 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 Jefferson County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93.7% or 50,930 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.8% and totaled 979 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Jefferson County is 0.7% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.8%.

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 Jefferson County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Jefferson County
White [93.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Jefferson County
Estimated Total
White50,930
Multiracial1,695
African American979
Some Other Race398
Asian301
American Indian or Alaska Native30
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander25
Source: US Census Bureau

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