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Census Bureau: 5.5% of people in Minnehaha County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 194,884 citizens living in Minnehaha County in 2021, 94.5% said they were only one race, while 5.5% 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 Minnehaha County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 83.2% or 162,086 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6.1% and totaled 11,901 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Minnehaha County is 1.1% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.4%.

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 Minnehaha County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Minnehaha County
White [83.2%]African American [6.1%]Multiracial [5.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Minnehaha County
Estimated Total
White162,086
African American11,901
Multiracial10,738
Asian3,927
American Indian or Alaska Native3,905
Some Other Race2,223
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander104
Source: US Census Bureau

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