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Census Bureau: 5.7% of people in Muskegon County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 175,633 citizens living in Muskegon County in 2021, 94.3% said they were only one race, while 5.7% 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 Muskegon County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79% or 138,802 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 13.1% and totaled 22,992 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Muskegon County is 1.1% 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 Muskegon County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Muskegon County
White [79%]African American [13.1%]Multiracial [5.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Muskegon County
Estimated Total
White138,802
African American22,992
Multiracial9,974
American Indian or Alaska Native1,312
Asian1,287
Some Other Race1,234
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander32
Source: US Census Bureau

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