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Census Bureau: 2.1% of people in Perry County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Of the 28,421 citizens living in Perry County in 2021, 97.9% said they were only one race, while 2.1% 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 Perry County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95% or 26,988 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.1% and totaled 311 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Perry County is 1.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.5%.

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 Perry County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Perry County
White [95%]Ethnicities < 5% [5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Perry County
Estimated Total
White26,988
Multiracial606
African American311
Asian275
Some Other Race129
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander59
American Indian or Alaska Native53
Source: US Census Bureau

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