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Census Bureau: 5.7% of people in Hennepin 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 1,270,283 citizens living in Hennepin County in 2021, 94.3% said they were only one race, while 5.7% 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 Hennepin County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 69.9% or 888,027 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 13.3% and totaled 168,506 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hennepin County is 1.1% higher 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 Hennepin County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Hennepin County
White [69.9%]African American [13.3%]Asian [7.2%]Multiracial [5.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Hennepin County
Estimated Total
White888,027
African American168,506
Asian91,840
Multiracial71,916
Some Other Race41,367
American Indian or Alaska Native8,279
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander348
Source: US Census Bureau

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