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Census Bureau: 5.2% of people in Goshen County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Of the 12,642 citizens living in Goshen County in 2021, 94.8% said they were only one race, while 5.2% 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 Goshen County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 90.2% or 11,397 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Goshen County is 0.3% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.9%.

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 Goshen County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Goshen County
White [90.2%]Multiracial [5.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Goshen County
Estimated Total
White11,397
Multiracial654
Some Other Race202
American Indian or Alaska Native167
Asian109
African American88
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander25
Source: US Census Bureau

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