Census Bureau: 2.2% of people in Kossuth 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 24, 2023

Of the 14,823 citizens living in Kossuth County in 2021, 97.8% said they were only one race, while 2.2% 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 Kossuth County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95.4% or 14,138 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Kossuth County is 1.7% 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 Kossuth County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Kossuth County

	Estimated Total
White	14,138
Multiracial	319
Some Other Race	113
American Indian or Alaska Native	97
Asian	81
African American	69
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	6

Source: US Census Bureau

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