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Census Bureau: 3.8% of people in Grand Forks 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 73,101 citizens living in Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.4% or 61,715 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 4.1% and totaled 2,994 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Grand Forks County is 0.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.9%.

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 Grand Forks County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Grand Forks County
White [84.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [15.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Grand Forks County
Estimated Total
White61,715
African American2,994
Multiracial2,774
Asian2,121
American Indian or Alaska Native1,978
Some Other Race1,140
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander379
Source: US Census Bureau

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