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Census Bureau: 2.7% of people in Sioux County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 3,993 citizens living in Sioux County in 2021, 97.3% said they were only one race, while 2.7% 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 Sioux County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was American Indian or Alaska Native, comprising 85.7% or 3,422 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 11.2% and totaled 447 individuals.

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

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Sioux County
American Indian or Alaska Native [85.7%]White [11.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Sioux County
Estimated Total
American Indian or Alaska Native3,422
White447
Multiracial106
African American9
Some Other Race9
Source: US Census Bureau