Census Bureau: 7.9% of people in Nobles County identified as multiracial in 2021

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

By SW Minnesota Today

Nov 10, 2023

Of the 22,223 citizens living in Nobles County in 2021, 92.1% said they were only one race, while 7.9% 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 Nobles County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 70.2% or 15,602 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Nobles County is 3.3% higher 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 Nobles County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Nobles County