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Census Bureau: 3.5% of people in Chautauqua 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 128,042 citizens living in Chautauqua County in 2021, 96.5% said they were only one race, while 3.5% 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 Chautauqua County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 89.8% or 114,971 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Chautauqua County is 2.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 6%.

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 Chautauqua County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Chautauqua County
White [89.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [10.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Chautauqua County
Estimated Total
White114,971
Multiracial4,426
Some Other Race3,793
African American3,548
Asian831
American Indian or Alaska Native402
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander71
Source: US Census Bureau

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