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Census Bureau: 2.5% of people in Maries 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 8,457 citizens living in Maries County in 2021, 97.5% said they were only one race, while 2.5% 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 Maries County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95.9% or 8,113 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 0.9% and totaled 74 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Maries County is 2.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Maries County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Maries County
Estimated Total
White8,113
Multiracial215
American Indian or Alaska Native74
African American28
Asian17
Some Other Race10
Source: US Census Bureau

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