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Census Bureau: 1.5% of people in Jones County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 67,374 citizens living in Jones County in 2021, 98.5% said they were only one race, while 1.5% 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 Jones County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 67.7% or 45,602 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 29.5% and totaled 19,855 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Jones County is 0.9% lower than the state average, which stands at 2.4%.

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 Jones County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Jones County
White [67.7%]African American [29.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Jones County
Estimated Total
White45,602
African American19,855
Multiracial1,031
Some Other Race409
Asian214
American Indian or Alaska Native213
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander50
Source: US Census Bureau

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