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Census Bureau: 6.7% of people in Fairfield 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 956,446 citizens living in Fairfield County in 2021, 93.3% said they were only one race, while 6.7% 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 Fairfield County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 68% or 650,345 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 11.5% and totaled 109,668 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Fairfield County is 0.4% higher than the state average, which stands at 6.3%.

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 Fairfield County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Fairfield County
White [68%]African American [11.5%]Some Other Race [8.1%]Multiracial [6.7%]Asian [5.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [0.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Fairfield County
Estimated Total
White650,345
African American109,668
Some Other Race77,453
Multiracial64,122
Asian52,143
American Indian or Alaska Native2,175
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander540
Source: US Census Bureau

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