Dubuque Times

Of the 98,687 citizens living in Dubuque County in 2021, 97.1% said they were only one race, while 2.9% 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 Dubuque County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.2% or 89,982 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 3% and totaled 2,951 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Dubuque County is 1% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.9%.

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 Dubuque County.

	Estimated Total
White	89,982
African American	2,951
Multiracial	2,898
Asian	1,261
Some Other Race	756
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	639
American Indian or Alaska Native	200

Source: US Census Bureau