Quantcast

West Lake Norman News

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Census Bureau: 4.5% of people in Catawba County identified as multiracial in 2021

Webp nickorsini300x375

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Of the 159,852 citizens living in Catawba County in 2021, 95.5% said they were only one race, while 4.5% 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 Catawba County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 77.5% or 123,814 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 8.1% and totaled 12,941 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Catawba County is 0.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.

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 Catawba County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Catawba County
White [77.5%]African American [8.1%]Some Other Race [5.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [9.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Catawba County
Estimated Total
White123,814
African American12,941
Some Other Race8,204
Multiracial7,268
Asian7,143
American Indian or Alaska Native482
Source: US Census Bureau

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate