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Census Bureau: 3.7% of people in Ashtabula 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 97,869 citizens living in Ashtabula County in 2021, 96.3% said they were only one race, while 3.7% 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 Ashtabula County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.3% or 89,337 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 3.7% and totaled 3,643 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Ashtabula County is 0.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 Ashtabula County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Ashtabula County
White [91.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Ashtabula County
Estimated Total
White89,337
African American3,643
Multiracial3,577
Some Other Race809
Asian419
American Indian or Alaska Native75
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander9
Source: US Census Bureau

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