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Census Bureau: 1.2% of people in Issaquena 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 1,111 citizens living in Issaquena County in 2021, 98.8% said they were only one race, while 1.2% 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 Issaquena County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was African American, comprising 63.7% or 708 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 32.9% and totaled 366 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Issaquena County is 1.2% lower 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 Issaquena County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Issaquena County
African American [63.7%]White [32.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Issaquena County
Estimated Total
African American708
White366
Some Other Race24
Multiracial13
Source: US Census Bureau

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