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Census Bureau: 3.2% of people in Steuben 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 34,379 citizens living in Steuben County in 2021, 96.8% said they were only one race, while 3.2% 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 Steuben County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95% or 32,660 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 0.7% and totaled 251 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Steuben County is 1.1% 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 Steuben County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Steuben County
White [95%]Ethnicities < 5% [5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Steuben County
Estimated Total
White32,660
Multiracial1,106
Asian251
Some Other Race249
African American97
American Indian or Alaska Native16
Source: US Census Bureau

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