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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Census Bureau: 13.8% of people in Morrow County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 11,964 citizens living in Morrow County in 2021, 86.2% said they were only one race, while 13.8% 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 Morrow County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 75.6% or 9,039 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Morrow County is 6.1% higher than the state average, which stands at 7.7%.

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 Morrow County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Morrow County
White [75.6%]Multiracial [13.8%]Some Other Race [7.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Morrow County
Estimated Total
White9,039
Multiracial1,648
Some Other Race946
American Indian or Alaska Native136
Asian77
African American68
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander50
Source: US Census Bureau

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