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Census Bureau: 7.9% of people in Howard County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 34,620 citizens living in Howard County in 2021, 92.1% said they were only one race, while 7.9% 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 Howard County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 76.8% or 26,591 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Howard County is 3% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.9%.

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 Howard County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Howard County
White [76.8%]Some Other Race [8.1%]Multiracial [7.9%]African American [5.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Howard County
Estimated Total
White26,591
Some Other Race2,812
Multiracial2,723
African American1,909
Asian298
American Indian or Alaska Native279
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander8
Source: US Census Bureau

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