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Census Bureau: 14.8% of people in Sterling 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 1,391 citizens living in Sterling County in 2021, 85.2% said they were only one race, while 14.8% 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 Sterling County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 76.9% or 1,070 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sterling County is 3.9% higher than the state average, which stands at 10.9%.

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 Sterling County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Sterling County
White [76.9%]Multiracial [14.8%]Some Other Race [7%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Sterling County
Estimated Total
White1,070
Multiracial206
Some Other Race97
Asian13
American Indian or Alaska Native3
African American2
Source: US Census Bureau

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