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Census Bureau: 5.4% of people in Nicollet 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 34,295 citizens living in Nicollet County in 2021, 94.6% said they were only one race, while 5.4% 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 Nicollet County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 89.4% or 30,666 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 2.5% and totaled 856 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Nicollet County is 0.8% higher 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 Nicollet County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Nicollet County
White [89.4%]Multiracial [5.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Nicollet County
Estimated Total
White30,666
Multiracial1,854
African American856
Asian560
Some Other Race250
American Indian or Alaska Native109
Source: US Census Bureau

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