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Census Bureau: 8% of people in Pulaski County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 53,460 citizens living in Pulaski County in 2021, 92% said they were only one race, while 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 Pulaski County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 74.4% or 39,799 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 10.9% and totaled 5,838 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Pulaski County is 3.4% higher 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 Pulaski County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Pulaski County
White [74.4%]African American [10.9%]Multiracial [8%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Pulaski County
Estimated Total
White39,799
African American5,838
Multiracial4,254
Asian1,430
Some Other Race1,351
American Indian or Alaska Native512
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander276
Source: US Census Bureau

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