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Census Bureau: 2.6% of people in Seneca 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 55,166 citizens living in Seneca 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 Seneca County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92% or 50,775 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 3.2% and totaled 1,760 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Seneca County is 1.7% 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 Seneca County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Seneca County
White [92%]Ethnicities < 5% [8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Seneca County
Estimated Total
White50,775
African American1,760
Multiracial1,416
Some Other Race691
Asian310
American Indian or Alaska Native214
Source: US Census Bureau

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