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Census Bureau: 1.6% of people in Jackson 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 19,499 citizens living in Jackson County in 2021, 98.4% said they were only one race, while 1.6% 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 Jackson County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 96.5% or 18,820 individuals. Following them, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander accounted for 0.7% and totaled 128 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Jackson County is 2.3% 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 Jackson County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Jackson County
Estimated Total
White18,820
Multiracial317
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander128
African American98
Asian97
Some Other Race38
American Indian or Alaska Native1
Source: US Census Bureau