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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

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

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 16,539 citizens living in Baker 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 Baker County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.4% or 15,122 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Baker County is 4.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 7.7%.

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 Baker County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Baker County
White [91.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Baker County
Estimated Total
White15,122
Multiracial567
Some Other Race337
American Indian or Alaska Native235
African American188
Asian58
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander32
Source: US Census Bureau

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