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Census Bureau: 10.9% of people in Jackson County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 24,960 citizens living in Jackson County in 2021, 89.1% said they were only one race, while 10.9% 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 71.9% or 17,949 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Jackson County is 0.9% higher than the state average, which stands at 10%.

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 [71.9%]Multiracial [10.9%]Some Other Race [7.3%]African American [7%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Jackson County
Estimated Total
White17,949
Multiracial2,712
Some Other Race1,813
African American1,735
American Indian or Alaska Native356
Asian356
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander39
Source: US Census Bureau

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