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Census Bureau: 5.7% of people in Bourbon 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 20,281 citizens living in Bourbon County in 2021, 94.3% said they were only one race, while 5.7% 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 Bourbon County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 87.5% or 17,756 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 5.1% and totaled 1,037 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Bourbon County is 2.2% higher than the state average, which stands at 3.5%.

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 Bourbon County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Bourbon County
White [87.5%]Multiracial [5.7%]African American [5.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Bourbon County
Estimated Total
White17,756
Multiracial1,146
African American1,037
Some Other Race236
American Indian or Alaska Native83
Asian23
Source: US Census Bureau

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