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Census Bureau: 3.1% of people in Alpena 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 28,913 citizens living in Alpena County in 2021, 96.9% said they were only one race, while 3.1% 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 Alpena County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95% or 27,463 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 0.7% and totaled 191 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Alpena County is 1.5% 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 Alpena County.

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

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Alpena County
Estimated Total
White27,463
Multiracial896
African American191
Asian141
Some Other Race133
American Indian or Alaska Native64
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander25
Source: US Census Bureau

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