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Census Bureau: 4.3% of people in Broome 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 198,591 citizens living in Broome 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 Broome County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.2% or 167,142 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 5.3% and totaled 10,566 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Broome 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 Broome County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Broome County
White [84.2%]African American [5.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [10.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Broome County
Estimated Total
White167,142
African American10,566
Asian9,131
Multiracial8,534
Some Other Race2,839
American Indian or Alaska Native284
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander95
Source: US Census Bureau

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