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Census Bureau: 3.4% of people in Monongalia 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 105,695 citizens living in Monongalia County in 2021, 96.6% said they were only one race, while 3.4% 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 Monongalia County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88.7% or 93,791 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 3.6% and totaled 3,832 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Monongalia County is 0.3% higher 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 Monongalia County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Monongalia County
White [88.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [11.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Monongalia County
Estimated Total
White93,791
African American3,832
Asian3,681
Multiracial3,556
Some Other Race772
American Indian or Alaska Native62
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1
Source: US Census Bureau

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