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Census Bureau: 3.5% of people in Ross 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 77,205 citizens living in Ross County in 2021, 96.5% said they were only one race, while 3.5% 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 Ross County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 89.9% or 69,385 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 5.6% and totaled 4,313 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Ross County is 0.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 Ross County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Ross County
White [89.9%]African American [5.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Ross County
Estimated Total
White69,385
African American4,313
Multiracial2,682
Asian417
Some Other Race342
American Indian or Alaska Native50
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander16
Source: US Census Bureau

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