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Census Bureau: 5% of people in Emmet County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Of the 33,946 citizens living in Emmet County in 2021, 95% said they were only one race, while 5% 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 Emmet County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 90.7% or 30,775 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 2.6% and totaled 867 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Emmet County is 0.4% 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 Emmet County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Emmet County
White [90.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [9.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Emmet County
Estimated Total
White30,775
Multiracial1,688
American Indian or Alaska Native867
Some Other Race241
African American204
Asian164
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander7
Source: US Census Bureau

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