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Census Bureau: 6% of people in Buena Vista County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 20,723 citizens living in Buena Vista County in 2021, 94% said they were only one race, while 6% 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 Buena Vista County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 72% or 14,916 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 10.3% and totaled 2,125 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Buena Vista County is 2.1% higher than the state average, which stands at 3.9%.

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 Buena Vista County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Buena Vista County
White [72%]Asian [10.3%]Some Other Race [7.2%]Multiracial [6%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Buena Vista County
Estimated Total
White14,916
Asian2,125
Some Other Race1,486
Multiracial1,245
African American530
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander378
American Indian or Alaska Native43
Source: US Census Bureau

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