Quantcast

West Twin Cities

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Census Bureau: 4.2% of people in Carver County identified as multiracial in 2021

Webp deborahstempowski1500x1875editado

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 105,694 citizens living in Carver County in 2021, 95.8% said they were only one race, while 4.2% 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 Carver County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 89.7% or 94,759 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 3.1% and totaled 3,325 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Carver County is 0.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Carver County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Carver County
White [89.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [10.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Carver County
Estimated Total
White94,759
Multiracial4,466
Asian3,325
African American1,731
Some Other Race1,192
American Indian or Alaska Native210
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander11
Source: US Census Bureau

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate