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Census Bureau: 1.6% of people in Brown County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 25,894 citizens living in Brown County in 2021, 98.4% said they were only one race, while 1.6% 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 Brown County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.9% or 24,585 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Brown County is 3% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Brown County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Brown County
White [94.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Brown County
Estimated Total
White24,585
Some Other Race480
Multiracial419
African American194
Asian138
American Indian or Alaska Native78
Source: US Census Bureau

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