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Census Bureau: 2.6% of people in Portage 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 70,378 citizens living in Portage County in 2021, 97.4% said they were only one race, while 2.6% 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 Portage County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.7% or 64,514 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 3% and totaled 2,133 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Portage County is 1.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.4%.

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 Portage County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Portage County
White [91.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Portage County
Estimated Total
White64,514
Asian2,133
Multiracial1,825
Some Other Race1,116
African American580
American Indian or Alaska Native203
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander7
Source: US Census Bureau

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