Quantcast

Mid Coast Today

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Census Bureau: 2.8% of people in Knox County identified as multiracial in 2021

Webp ronjarmin1800x2250editado

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 40,519 citizens living in Knox County in 2021, 97.2% said they were only one race, while 2.8% 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 Knox County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95.3% or 38,626 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Knox County is 0.7% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.5%.

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 Knox County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Knox County
Estimated Total
White38,626
Multiracial1,147
Some Other Race297
African American178
Asian143
American Indian or Alaska Native123
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander5
Source: US Census Bureau

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate