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Census Bureau: 2.4% of people in Crawford County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 84,495 citizens living in Crawford County in 2021, 97.6% said they were only one race, while 2.4% 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 Crawford County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.9% or 80,158 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.6% and totaled 1,343 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Crawford County is 1.9% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 Crawford County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Crawford County
White [94.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Crawford County
Estimated Total
White80,158
Multiracial2,037
African American1,343
Asian496
Some Other Race401
American Indian or Alaska Native46
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander14
Source: US Census Bureau

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