Census Bureau: 2.4% of people in Bremer County identified as multiracial in 2021

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

By North Iowa Reporter

Nov 10, 2023

Of the 24,863 citizens living in Bremer County in 2021, 97.6% said they were only one race, while 2.4% 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 Bremer County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.8% or 23,581 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 1% and totaled 239 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Bremer County is 1.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.9%.

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 Bremer County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Bremer County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Bremer County

	Estimated Total
White	23,581
Multiracial	591
Asian	239
African American	236
Some Other Race	102
American Indian or Alaska Native	97
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	17

Source: US Census Bureau

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