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Census Bureau: 6.8% of people in Ingham 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 285,660 citizens living in Ingham County in 2021, 93.2% said they were only one race, while 6.8% 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 Ingham County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 72.8% or 207,883 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 12% and totaled 34,185 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Ingham County is 2.2% higher 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 Ingham County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Ingham County
White [72.8%]African American [12%]Multiracial [6.8%]Asian [6.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Ingham County
Estimated Total
White207,883
African American34,185
Multiracial19,363
Asian18,469
Some Other Race4,476
American Indian or Alaska Native1,208
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander76
Source: US Census Bureau

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