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Census Bureau: 3.6% of people in Ionia County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 66,564 citizens living in Ionia County in 2021, 96.4% said they were only one race, while 3.6% 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 Ionia County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 90.5% or 60,238 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 4.4% and totaled 2,946 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Ionia County is 1% 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 Ionia County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Ionia County
White [90.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [9.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Ionia County
Estimated Total
White60,238
African American2,946
Multiracial2,380
Some Other Race556
Asian366
American Indian or Alaska Native72
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander6
Source: US Census Bureau