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Census Bureau: 10.4% of people in Beaver 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 5,100 citizens living in Beaver County in 2021, 89.6% said they were only one race, while 10.4% 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 Beaver County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 76.4% or 3,894 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Beaver County is 0.4% higher than the state average, which stands at 10%.

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 Beaver County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Beaver County
White [76.4%]Some Other Race [11.5%]Multiracial [10.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Beaver County
Estimated Total
White3,894
Some Other Race585
Multiracial528
American Indian or Alaska Native67
African American19
Asian7
Source: US Census Bureau

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