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Census Bureau: 1.9% of people in Wabasha County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 21,425 citizens living in Wabasha County in 2021, 98.1% said they were only one race, while 1.9% 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 Wabasha County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95.7% or 20,505 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Wabasha County is 2.7% 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 Wabasha County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Wabasha County
Estimated Total
White20,505
Multiracial397
Some Other Race217
Asian139
African American101
American Indian or Alaska Native66
Source: US Census Bureau