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Sunday, November 24, 2024

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

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 387,830 citizens living in Butler 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 Butler County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 81.7% or 316,933 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 7.8% and totaled 30,415 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Butler County is 0.7% 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 Butler County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Butler County
White [81.7%]African American [7.8%]Multiracial [5%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Butler County
Estimated Total
White316,933
African American30,415
Multiracial19,553
Asian14,701
Some Other Race5,665
American Indian or Alaska Native394
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander169
Source: US Census Bureau