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Census Bureau: 3.8% of people in Leelanau County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Of the 22,251 citizens living in Leelanau County in 2021, 96.2% said they were only one race, while 3.8% 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 Leelanau County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.5% or 20,367 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 3.2% and totaled 703 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Leelanau County is 0.8% 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 Leelanau County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Leelanau County
White [91.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Leelanau County
Estimated Total
White20,367
Multiracial848
American Indian or Alaska Native703
Asian125
Some Other Race91
African American83
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander34
Source: US Census Bureau