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Census Bureau: 4.5% of people in Pike County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 58,345 citizens living in Pike County in 2021, 95.5% said they were only one race, while 4.5% 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 Pike County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.7% or 49,407 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6.3% and totaled 3,693 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Pike County is 0.2% higher 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 Pike County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Pike County
White [84.7%]African American [6.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Pike County
Estimated Total
White49,407
African American3,693
Multiracial2,650
Some Other Race1,676
Asian854
American Indian or Alaska Native58
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander7
Source: US Census Bureau

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