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Census Bureau: 2.9% of people in Winona 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 49,889 citizens living in Winona County in 2021, 97.1% said they were only one race, while 2.9% 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 Winona County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.2% or 45,995 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 2.5% and totaled 1,248 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Winona County is 1.7% 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 Winona County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Winona County
White [92.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Winona County
Estimated Total
White45,995
Multiracial1,464
Asian1,248
African American514
Some Other Race373
American Indian or Alaska Native292
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander3
Source: US Census Bureau