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Census Bureau: 4.7% of people in St. Louis County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,001,982 citizens living in St. Louis County in 2021, 95.3% said they were only one race, while 4.7% 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 St. Louis County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 65.3% or 653,837 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 24.2% and totaled 242,234 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in St. Louis County is 0.1% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 St. Louis County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in St. Louis County
White [65.3%]African American [24.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [10.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in St. Louis County
Estimated Total
White653,837
African American242,234
Multiracial46,760
Asian45,546
Some Other Race12,303
American Indian or Alaska Native1,074
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander228
Source: US Census Bureau

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