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Census Bureau: 6.3% of people in Indian River County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 158,002 citizens living in Indian River County in 2021, 93.7% said they were only one race, while 6.3% 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 Indian River County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 81.8% or 129,185 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 8.2% and totaled 13,030 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Indian River County is 3.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 9.4%.

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 Indian River County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Indian River County
White [81.8%]African American [8.2%]Multiracial [6.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Indian River County
Estimated Total
White129,185
African American13,030
Multiracial9,981
Some Other Race3,056
Asian2,289
American Indian or Alaska Native344
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander117
Source: US Census Bureau

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