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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Census Bureau: 8.9% of people in Palm Beach County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,481,233 citizens living in Palm Beach County in 2021, 91.1% said they were only one race, while 8.9% 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 Palm Beach County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 65.4% or 968,070 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 18.6% and totaled 275,772 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Palm Beach County is 0.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 9.4%.

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 Palm Beach County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Palm Beach County
White [65.4%]African American [18.6%]Multiracial [8.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Palm Beach County
Estimated Total
White968,070
African American275,772
Multiracial131,096
Some Other Race60,664
Asian41,510
American Indian or Alaska Native3,650
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander471
Source: US Census Bureau

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