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Census Bureau: 11.5% of people in Dakota County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 21,284 citizens living in Dakota County in 2021, 88.5% said they were only one race, while 11.5% 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 Dakota County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 55.8% or 11,877 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Dakota County is 6.4% higher than the state average, which stands at 5.1%.

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 Dakota County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Dakota County
White [55.8%]Some Other Race [19.6%]Multiracial [11.5%]African American [7.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Dakota County
Estimated Total
White11,877
Some Other Race4,180
Multiracial2,438
African American1,614
Asian645
American Indian or Alaska Native530
Source: US Census Bureau

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