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Thursday, October 3, 2024

Census Bureau: 3.7% of people in Pulaski County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 397,931 citizens living in Pulaski County in 2021, 96.3% said they were only one race, while 3.7% 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 Pulaski County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 53.7% or 213,691 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 37.3% and totaled 148,329 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Pulaski County is 1.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.3%.

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 Pulaski County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Pulaski County
White [53.7%]African American [37.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Pulaski County
Estimated Total
White213,691
African American148,329
Multiracial14,874
Some Other Race10,605
Asian8,962
American Indian or Alaska Native1,206
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander264
Source: US Census Bureau