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

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 177,454 citizens living in Licking 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 Licking County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 89.8% or 159,282 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 4.1% and totaled 7,314 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Licking County is 0.9% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 Licking County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Licking County
White [89.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [10.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Licking County
Estimated Total
White159,282
African American7,314
Multiracial6,107
Asian3,703
Some Other Race802
American Indian or Alaska Native233
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander13
Source: US Census Bureau

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