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Census Bureau: 4.3% of people in DeKalb 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 71,554 citizens living in DeKalb County in 2021, 95.7% said they were only one race, while 4.3% 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 DeKalb County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 83.7% or 59,870 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in DeKalb County is 1.2% higher than the state average, which stands at 3.1%.

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 DeKalb County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in DeKalb County
White [83.7%]Some Other Race [9.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in DeKalb County
Estimated Total
White59,870
Some Other Race6,689
Multiracial3,101
African American1,114
American Indian or Alaska Native674
Asian60
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander46
Source: US Census Bureau

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