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Census Bureau: 6.7% of people in Logan 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 49,005 citizens living in Logan County in 2021, 93.3% said they were only one race, while 6.7% 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 Logan County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 81.3% or 39,844 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 7.4% and totaled 3,626 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Logan County is 3.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 10%.

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 Logan County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Logan County
White [81.3%]African American [7.4%]Multiracial [6.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Logan County
Estimated Total
White39,844
African American3,626
Multiracial3,268
American Indian or Alaska Native1,816
Some Other Race258
Asian193
Source: US Census Bureau

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