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Census Bureau: 3.3% of people in Brookings 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 34,315 citizens living in Brookings County in 2021, 96.7% said they were only one race, while 3.3% 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 Brookings County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 90.6% or 31,086 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 3.1% and totaled 1,060 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Brookings County is 1.1% lower 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 Brookings County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Brookings County
White [90.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [9.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Brookings County
Estimated Total
White31,086
Multiracial1,131
Asian1,060
African American454
American Indian or Alaska Native380
Some Other Race204
Source: US Census Bureau

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