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Census Bureau: 5.8% of people in Dunklin County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 28,592 citizens living in Dunklin County in 2021, 94.2% said they were only one race, while 5.8% 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 Dunklin County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 82% or 23,457 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 10.4% and totaled 2,965 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Dunklin County is 1.2% 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 Dunklin County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Dunklin County
White [82%]African American [10.4%]Multiracial [5.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Dunklin County
Estimated Total
White23,457
African American2,965
Multiracial1,650
Some Other Race407
Asian84
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander25
American Indian or Alaska Native4
Source: US Census Bureau

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