Sioux City Times

Of the 105,102 citizens living in Woodbury County in 2021, 91.3% said they were only one race, while 8.7% 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 Woodbury County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79.9% or 83,966 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 4% and totaled 4,154 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Woodbury County is 4.8% 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 Woodbury County.

	Estimated Total
White	83,966
Multiracial	9,165
African American	4,154
Some Other Race	2,694
Asian	2,557
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,084
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	482

Source: US Census Bureau