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Census Bureau: 2.7% of people in Barry 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 62,014 citizens living in Barry County in 2021, 97.3% said they were only one race, while 2.7% 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 Barry County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95.4% or 59,147 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 0.6% and totaled 386 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Barry County is 1.9% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Barry County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Barry County
Estimated Total
White59,147
Multiracial1,694
Asian386
Some Other Race340
African American302
American Indian or Alaska Native134
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander11
Source: US Census Bureau

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