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Census Bureau: 3.5% of people in Grafton 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 91,025 citizens living in Grafton County in 2021, 96.5% said they were only one race, while 3.5% 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 Grafton County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 90.7% or 82,517 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 3.6% and totaled 3,232 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Grafton County is 0.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.7%.

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 Grafton County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Grafton County
White [90.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [9.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Grafton County
Estimated Total
White82,517
Asian3,232
Multiracial3,226
African American1,226
Some Other Race542
American Indian or Alaska Native199
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander83
Source: US Census Bureau

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