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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Census Bureau: 3.4% of people in Bon Homme County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 7,020 citizens living in Bon Homme County in 2021, 96.6% said they were only one race, while 3.4% 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 Bon Homme County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 86.8% or 6,093 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 6.7% and totaled 470 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Bon Homme County is 1% lower 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 Bon Homme County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Bon Homme County
White [86.8%]American Indian or Alaska Native [6.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Bon Homme County
Estimated Total
White6,093
American Indian or Alaska Native470
Multiracial242
African American111
Some Other Race93
Asian11
Source: US Census Bureau

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