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Census Bureau: 4.4% of people in Steele County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,870 citizens living in Steele County in 2021, 95.6% said they were only one race, while 4.4% 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 Steele County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.7% or 1,771 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Steele County is 0.5% higher 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 Steele County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Steele County
White [94.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Steele County
Estimated Total
White1,771
Multiracial82
Some Other Race10
African American7
Source: US Census Bureau

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