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Census Bureau: 4.6% of people in Oceana County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 26,555 citizens living in Oceana County in 2021, 95.4% said they were only one race, while 4.6% 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 Oceana County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91% or 24,168 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Oceana County is the same as 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 Oceana County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Oceana County
White [91%]Ethnicities < 5% [9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Oceana County
Estimated Total
White24,168
Multiracial1,230
Some Other Race537
African American301
American Indian or Alaska Native280
Asian32
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander7
Source: US Census Bureau

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