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Census Bureau: 1.5% of people in Brule 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 5,247 citizens living in Brule 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 Brule County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 83.7% or 4,391 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 13.2% and totaled 693 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Brule County is 2.9% 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 Brule County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Brule County
White [83.7%]American Indian or Alaska Native [13.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Brule County
Estimated Total
White4,391
American Indian or Alaska Native693
Multiracial80
African American61
Asian22
Source: US Census Bureau

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