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Census Bureau: 4.6% of people in Minnesota identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 5,670,472 citizens living in Minnesota in 2021, 95.4% said they were only one race, while 4.6% 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 Minnesota who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80.7% or 4,576,758 individuals. Following them, African Americans accounted for 6.6% and totaled 376,406 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Minnesota is lower than the national average, which stands at 7%.

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 article 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 Minnesota.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Minnesota
White [80.7%]African American [6.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [12.7%]

Estimated Count of Racial Groups in Minnesota in 2021
Estimated Total
White4,576,758
African American376,406
Asian283,382
Multiracial258,882
Some Other Race120,011
American Indian or Alaska Native52,695
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2,338
Source: US Census Bureau

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