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

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 109,354 citizens living in Warren 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 Warren County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.5% or 92,416 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 4.6% and totaled 5,058 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Warren County is 1.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 6.7%.

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 Warren County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Warren County
White [84.5%]Multiracial [5.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [10%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Warren County
Estimated Total
White92,416
Multiracial6,048
African American5,058
Asian2,930
Some Other Race2,802
American Indian or Alaska Native76
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander24
Source: US Census Bureau

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