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Census Bureau: 3.2% of people in Foster County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 3,396 citizens living in Foster County in 2021, 96.8% said they were only one race, while 3.2% 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 Foster County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95.4% or 3,239 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 0.6% and totaled 21 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Foster County is 0.7% lower 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 Foster County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Foster County
Estimated Total
White3,239
Multiracial108
American Indian or Alaska Native21
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander17
African American9
Asian2
Source: US Census Bureau