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Census Bureau: 3.4% of people in Des Moines 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 39,069 citizens living in Des Moines County in 2021, 96.6% said they were only one race, while 3.4% 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 Des Moines County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88.9% or 34,743 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6% and totaled 2,334 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Des Moines County is 0.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.9%.

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 Des Moines County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Des Moines County
White [88.9%]African American [6%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Des Moines County
Estimated Total
White34,743
African American2,334
Multiracial1,335
Asian427
Some Other Race183
American Indian or Alaska Native46
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1
Source: US Census Bureau

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