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Census Bureau: 3.3% of people in Cass 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 26,546 citizens living in Cass County in 2021, 96.7% said they were only one race, while 3.3% 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 Cass County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.4% or 25,050 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cass County is 1.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.1%.

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 Cass County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Cass County
White [94.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Cass County
Estimated Total
White25,050
Multiracial882
Some Other Race303
American Indian or Alaska Native103
Asian96
African American66
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander46
Source: US Census Bureau

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