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Census Bureau: 7.6% of people in St. Lucie 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 324,599 citizens living in St. Lucie County in 2021, 92.4% said they were only one race, while 7.6% 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 St. Lucie County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 66.5% or 215,702 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 20.4% and totaled 66,293 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in St. Lucie County is 1.8% 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 St. Lucie County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in St. Lucie County
White [66.5%]African American [20.4%]Multiracial [7.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in St. Lucie County
Estimated Total
White215,702
African American66,293
Multiracial24,513
Some Other Race10,364
Asian6,552
American Indian or Alaska Native1,013
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander162
Source: US Census Bureau

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