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Census Bureau: 2.1% of people in Logan 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 27,319 citizens living in Logan County in 2021, 97.9% said they were only one race, while 2.1% 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 Logan County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 90% or 24,581 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6.2% and totaled 1,698 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Logan County is 1.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.5%.

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 Logan County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Logan County
White [90%]African American [6.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Logan County
Estimated Total
White24,581
African American1,698
Multiracial581
Some Other Race321
Asian122
American Indian or Alaska Native16
Source: US Census Bureau

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