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Census Bureau: 2.9% of people in Jackson 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 10,016 citizens living in Jackson County in 2021, 97.1% said they were only one race, while 2.9% 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 Jackson County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93.4% or 9,358 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Jackson County is 1.7% 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 Jackson County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Jackson County
White [93.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Jackson County
Estimated Total
White9,358
Multiracial291
Some Other Race186
Asian155
African American23
American Indian or Alaska Native3
Source: US Census Bureau