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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Census Bureau: 2.7% of people in Shiawassee County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 68,203 citizens living in Shiawassee County in 2021, 97.3% said they were only one race, while 2.7% 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 Shiawassee County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95.5% or 65,133 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 0.8% and totaled 562 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Shiawassee County is 1.9% lower 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 Shiawassee County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Shiawassee County
Estimated Total
White65,133
Multiracial1,825
African American562
Some Other Race297
American Indian or Alaska Native190
Asian171
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander25
Source: US Census Bureau

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