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Census Bureau: 3.7% of people in Beaver County identified as multiracial in 2021

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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 6,962 citizens living in Beaver 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 Beaver County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 90.8% or 6,319 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Beaver County is 1.9% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.6%.

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 Beaver County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Beaver County
White [90.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [9.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Beaver County
Estimated Total
White6,319
Some Other Race320
Multiracial255
American Indian or Alaska Native46
African American11
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander11
Source: US Census Bureau