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Census Bureau: 3% of people in Hancock 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 75,139 citizens living in Hancock County in 2021, 97% said they were only one race, while 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 Hancock County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.3% or 68,592 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hancock County is 1.3% 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 Hancock County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Hancock County
White [91.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Hancock County
Estimated Total
White68,592
Multiracial2,235
Some Other Race1,580
Asian1,425
African American1,233
American Indian or Alaska Native66
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander8
Source: US Census Bureau

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