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Census Bureau: 5.7% of people in Sandusky 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 59,013 citizens living in Sandusky County in 2021, 94.3% said they were only one race, while 5.7% 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 Sandusky County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88.7% or 52,333 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 2.8% and totaled 1,680 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sandusky County is 1.4% higher 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 Sandusky County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Sandusky County
White [88.7%]Multiracial [5.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Sandusky County
Estimated Total
White52,333
Multiracial3,350
African American1,680
Some Other Race1,102
Asian300
American Indian or Alaska Native227
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander21
Source: US Census Bureau

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