North Iowa Reporter

Of the 43,185 citizens living in Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.3% or 39,852 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 2% and totaled 871 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cerro Gordo County is 0.5% 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 Cerro Gordo County.

	Estimated Total
White	39,852
Multiracial	1,472
African American	871
Asian	521
Some Other Race	256
American Indian or Alaska Native	128
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	85

Source: US Census Bureau