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Census Bureau: 5.6% of people in Rock Island County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 144,694 citizens living in Rock Island County in 2021, 94.4% said they were only one race, while 5.6% 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 Rock Island County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 77.1% or 111,548 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 11% and totaled 15,864 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Rock Island County is 0.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.8%.

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 Rock Island County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Rock Island County
White [77.1%]African American [11%]Multiracial [5.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Rock Island County
Estimated Total
White111,548
African American15,864
Multiracial8,058
Some Other Race4,869
Asian3,723
American Indian or Alaska Native410
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander222
Source: US Census Bureau

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