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Census Bureau: 10.6% of people in Jerome County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Of the 24,081 citizens living in Jerome County in 2021, 89.4% said they were only one race, while 10.6% 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 Jerome County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 81.4% or 19,609 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Jerome County is 4.9% higher than the state average, which stands at 5.7%.

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 Jerome County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Jerome County
White [81.4%]Multiracial [10.6%]Some Other Race [6%]Ethnicities < 5% [2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Jerome County
Estimated Total
White19,609
Multiracial2,549
Some Other Race1,453
American Indian or Alaska Native190
Asian186
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander75
African American19
Source: US Census Bureau

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