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Friday, April 4, 2025

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

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 11,484 citizens living in Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 86.9% or 9,976 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cottonwood County is 1.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Cottonwood County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Cottonwood County
White [86.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [13.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Cottonwood County
Estimated Total
White9,976
Some Other Race473
Asian407
Multiracial351
African American167
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander66
American Indian or Alaska Native44
Source: US Census Bureau

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