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

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 51,787 citizens living in Ogle 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 Ogle County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.3% or 47,291 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Ogle County is 0.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.8%.

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 Ogle County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Ogle County
White [91.3%]Multiracial [5.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Ogle County
Estimated Total
White47,291
Multiracial2,694
Some Other Race781
African American609
Asian237
American Indian or Alaska Native147
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander28
Source: US Census Bureau

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