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Saturday, November 23, 2024

Census Bureau: 6.3% of people in Elkhart County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 206,314 citizens living in Elkhart County in 2021, 93.7% said they were only one race, while 6.3% 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 Elkhart County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 82.7% or 170,653 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 5.2% and totaled 10,708 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Elkhart County is 2% 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 Elkhart County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Elkhart County
White [82.7%]Multiracial [6.3%]African American [5.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Elkhart County
Estimated Total
White170,653
Multiracial12,911
African American10,708
Some Other Race9,398
Asian1,978
American Indian or Alaska Native525
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander141
Source: US Census Bureau

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