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Of the 160,928 citizens living in Olmsted 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 Olmsted County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 81.7% or 131,507 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6.9% and totaled 11,046 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Olmsted 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 Olmsted County.

	Estimated Total
White	131,507
African American	11,046
Asian	9,425
Multiracial	6,763
Some Other Race	1,886
American Indian or Alaska Native	204
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	97

Source: US Census Bureau