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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Census Bureau: 4.3% of people in Indiana identified as multiracial in 2021

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

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

Of the 6,751,340 citizens living in Indiana in 2021, 95.7% said they were only one race, while 4.3% 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 Indiana who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 81.2% or 5,483,296 individuals. Following them, African Americans accounted for 9.4% and totaled 635,076 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Indiana is lower than the national average, which stands at 7%.

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 article 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 Indiana.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Indiana
White [81.2%]African American [9.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [9.4%]

Estimated Count of Racial Groups in Indiana in 2021
Estimated Total
White5,483,296
African American635,076
Multiracial287,953
Some Other Race167,683
Asian163,657
American Indian or Alaska Native11,399
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2,276
Source: US Census Bureau

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