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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Census Bureau: 4.3% of people in Niagara County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 212,808 citizens living in Niagara County in 2021, 95.7% said they were only one race, while 4.3% 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 Niagara County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 86.2% or 183,420 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6.8% and totaled 14,385 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Niagara County is 1.7% lower than the state average, which stands at 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 Niagara County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Niagara County
White [86.2%]African American [6.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Niagara County
Estimated Total
White183,420
African American14,385
Multiracial9,138
Asian2,214
Some Other Race1,933
American Indian or Alaska Native1,668
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander50
Source: US Census Bureau

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