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Census Bureau: 2.1% of people in Elk County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 31,037 citizens living in Elk County in 2021, 97.9% said they were only one race, while 2.1% 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 Elk County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 96.7% or 30,003 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 0.7% and totaled 208 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Elk County is 2.2% lower 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 Elk County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Elk County
Estimated Total
White30,003
Multiracial640
African American208
Asian114
Some Other Race31
American Indian or Alaska Native26
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander15
Source: US Census Bureau