Census Bureau: 10.5% of people in Marion County identified as multiracial in 2021

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

By Mid Valley Reporter

Nov 3, 2023

Of the 344,037 citizens living in Marion County in 2021, 89.5% said they were only one race, while 10.5% 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 Marion County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 75.1% or 258,281 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Marion County is 2.8% higher than the state average, which stands at 7.7%.

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 Marion County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Marion County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Marion County

	Estimated Total
White	258,281
Multiracial	36,011
Some Other Race	31,547
Asian	7,419
African American	3,773
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	3,607
American Indian or Alaska Native	3,399

Source: US Census Bureau

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