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Census Bureau: 9% of people in Mason County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Of the 64,964 citizens living in Mason County in 2021, 91% said they were only one race, while 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 Mason County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 81% or 52,653 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Mason County is 0.4% higher than the state average, which stands at 8.6%.

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 Mason County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Mason County
White [81%]Multiracial [9%]Some Other Race [6.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Mason County
Estimated Total
White52,653
Multiracial5,834
Some Other Race3,971
American Indian or Alaska Native1,176
Asian606
African American435
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander289
Source: US Census Bureau

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