Quantcast

Northwoods Reporter

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Census Bureau: 3.9% of people in Bayfield County identified as multiracial in 2021

Webp timolson1500x1875editado

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 16,031 citizens living in Bayfield County in 2021, 96.1% said they were only one race, while 3.9% 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 Bayfield County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85% or 13,624 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 9% and totaled 1,445 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Bayfield County is 0.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.4%.

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 Bayfield County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Bayfield County
White [85%]American Indian or Alaska Native [9%]Ethnicities < 5% [6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Bayfield County
Estimated Total
White13,624
American Indian or Alaska Native1,445
Multiracial628
African American194
Asian76
Some Other Race64
Source: US Census Bureau

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate