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Census Bureau: 2.7% of people in Ottawa 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 40,479 citizens living in Ottawa 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 Ottawa County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93.7% or 37,949 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Ottawa County is 1.6% 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 Ottawa County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Ottawa County
White [93.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Ottawa County
Estimated Total
White37,949
Multiracial1,103
Some Other Race762
African American444
Asian119
American Indian or Alaska Native96
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander6
Source: US Census Bureau

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