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Census Bureau: 1.8% of people in Rankin 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 156,052 citizens living in Rankin County in 2021, 98.2% said they were only one race, while 1.8% 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 Rankin County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 73.8% or 115,164 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 21.5% and totaled 33,570 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Rankin County is 0.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 2.4%.

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 Rankin County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Rankin County
White [73.8%]African American [21.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Rankin County
Estimated Total
White115,164
African American33,570
Multiracial2,875
Some Other Race2,041
Asian1,927
American Indian or Alaska Native475
Source: US Census Bureau

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