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Census Bureau: 2.7% of people in Marion 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 56,256 citizens living in Marion County in 2021, 97.3% said they were only one race, while 2.7% 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 Marion County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93% or 52,338 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 3.1% and totaled 1,717 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Marion County is 0.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.1%.

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 Marion County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Marion County
White [93%]Ethnicities < 5% [7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Marion County
Estimated Total
White52,338
African American1,717
Multiracial1,533
Some Other Race382
Asian191
American Indian or Alaska Native94
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1
Source: US Census Bureau

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