Quantcast

Western South Dakota News

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Census Bureau: 4.8% of people in Meade County identified as multiracial in 2021

Webp robertsantoseditado1500x1875

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

Of the 29,561 citizens living in Meade County in 2021, 95.2% said they were only one race, while 4.8% 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 Meade County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 89.3% or 26,387 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 2.7% and totaled 808 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Meade County is 0.4% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.4%.

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 Meade County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Meade County
White [89.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [10.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Meade County
Estimated Total
White26,387
Multiracial1,407
American Indian or Alaska Native808
African American524
Asian293
Some Other Race106
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander36
Source: US Census Bureau

!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