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Census Bureau: 3.2% of people in Jackson 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 142,993 citizens living in Jackson County in 2021, 96.8% said they were only one race, while 3.2% 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 Jackson County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 69.9% or 99,898 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 20.7% and totaled 29,623 individuals.

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

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Jackson County
White [69.9%]African American [20.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [9.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Jackson County
Estimated Total
White99,898
African American29,623
Some Other Race4,816
Multiracial4,609
Asian3,422
American Indian or Alaska Native472
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander153
Source: US Census Bureau

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