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Census Bureau: 9.6% of people in Columbia County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 3,969 citizens living in Columbia County in 2021, 90.4% said they were only one race, while 9.6% 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 Columbia County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.8% or 3,367 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Columbia County is 1% higher than the state average, which stands at 8.6%.

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 Columbia County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Columbia County
White [84.8%]Multiracial [9.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Columbia County
Estimated Total
White3,367
Multiracial381
Some Other Race152
African American58
American Indian or Alaska Native9
Asian2
Source: US Census Bureau

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