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Census Bureau: 2.6% of people in Warren 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 45,141 citizens living in Warren County in 2021, 97.4% said they were only one race, while 2.6% 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 Warren County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was African American, comprising 48.9% or 22,095 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 47.4% and totaled 21,414 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Warren County is 0.2% higher than the state average, which stands at 2.4%.

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 Warren County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Warren County
African American [48.9%]White [47.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Warren County
Estimated Total
African American22,095
White21,414
Multiracial1,155
Asian264
Some Other Race153
American Indian or Alaska Native51
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander9
Source: US Census Bureau

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