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Census Bureau: 2.4% of people in Kalkaska County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 17,813 citizens living in Kalkaska County in 2021, 97.6% said they were only one race, while 2.4% 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 Kalkaska County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.4% or 16,821 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.3% and totaled 227 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Kalkaska County is 2.2% 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 Kalkaska County.

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

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Kalkaska County
Estimated Total
White16,821
Multiracial420
African American227
American Indian or Alaska Native162
Some Other Race94
Asian89
Source: US Census Bureau

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