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Census Bureau: 4.3% of people in Iredell County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 183,965 citizens living in Iredell County in 2021, 95.7% said they were only one race, while 4.3% 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 Iredell County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 78.6% or 144,560 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 11.9% and totaled 21,860 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Iredell County is 0.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.

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 Iredell County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Iredell County
White [78.6%]African American [11.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [9.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Iredell County
Estimated Total
White144,560
African American21,860
Multiracial7,920
Some Other Race4,572
Asian4,502
American Indian or Alaska Native427
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander124
Source: US Census Bureau

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