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Census Bureau: 5% of people in Isabella County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 65,623 citizens living in Isabella County in 2021, 95% said they were only one race, while 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 Isabella County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 86.5% or 56,764 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 3.3% and totaled 2,184 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Isabella County is 0.4% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Isabella County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Isabella County
White [86.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [13.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Isabella County
Estimated Total
White56,764
Multiracial3,270
American Indian or Alaska Native2,184
African American1,511
Asian1,064
Some Other Race816
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander14
Source: US Census Bureau