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Census Bureau: 2.7% of people in Sanilac County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 40,829 citizens living in Sanilac County in 2021, 97.3% said they were only one race, while 2.7% 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 Sanilac County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95.4% or 38,969 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sanilac County is 1.9% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Sanilac County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Sanilac County
Estimated Total
White38,969
Multiracial1,112
Some Other Race382
African American193
Asian102
American Indian or Alaska Native65
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander6
Source: US Census Bureau

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