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Census Bureau: 5.2% of people in Harrison 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 207,382 citizens living in Harrison County in 2021, 94.8% said they were only one race, while 5.2% 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 Harrison County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 65.7% or 136,330 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 25.2% and totaled 52,282 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Harrison County is 2.8% higher than the state average, which stands at 2.4%.

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 Harrison County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Harrison County
White [65.7%]African American [25.2%]Multiracial [5.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Harrison County
Estimated Total
White136,330
African American52,282
Multiracial10,730
Asian5,294
Some Other Race2,004
American Indian or Alaska Native598
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander144
Source: US Census Bureau

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