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Census Bureau: 1.9% of people in Dearborn 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 50,494 citizens living in Dearborn County in 2021, 98.1% said they were only one race, while 1.9% 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 Dearborn County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 96.6% or 48,782 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 0.6% and totaled 300 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Dearborn County is 2.4% 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 Dearborn County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Dearborn County
Estimated Total
White48,782
Multiracial938
Asian300
African American240
Some Other Race141
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander64
American Indian or Alaska Native29
Source: US Census Bureau

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