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Census Bureau: 5.5% of people in Tama 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 17,079 citizens living in Tama County in 2021, 94.5% said they were only one race, while 5.5% 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 Tama County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.7% or 14,467 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 7.7% and totaled 1,314 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Tama County is 1.6% higher than the state average, which stands at 3.9%.

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 Tama County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Tama County
White [84.7%]American Indian or Alaska Native [7.7%]Multiracial [5.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Tama County
Estimated Total
White14,467
American Indian or Alaska Native1,314
Multiracial931
African American145
Some Other Race118
Asian100
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander4
Source: US Census Bureau

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