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Census Bureau: 3.3% of people in Vanderburgh County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 179,695 citizens living in Vanderburgh County in 2021, 96.7% said they were only one race, while 3.3% 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 Vanderburgh County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 83.9% or 150,782 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 9.9% and totaled 17,731 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Vanderburgh County is 1% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 Vanderburgh County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Vanderburgh County
White [83.9%]African American [9.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Vanderburgh County
Estimated Total
White150,782
African American17,731
Multiracial5,897
Asian2,464
Some Other Race2,327
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander376
American Indian or Alaska Native118
Source: US Census Bureau

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