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Census Bureau: 2.5% of people in Stutsman County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 21,678 citizens living in Stutsman County in 2021, 97.5% said they were only one race, while 2.5% 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 Stutsman County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93.1% or 20,183 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.6% and totaled 339 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Stutsman County is 1.4% 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 Stutsman County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Stutsman County
White [93.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Stutsman County
Estimated Total
White20,183
Multiracial545
African American339
American Indian or Alaska Native331
Asian151
Some Other Race125
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander4
Source: US Census Bureau