Census Bureau: 2.3% of people in Ringgold County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

By South Iowa News

Nov 24, 2023

Of the 4,739 citizens living in Ringgold County in 2021, 97.7% said they were only one race, while 2.3% 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 Ringgold County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95.5% or 4,525 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Ringgold County is 1.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.9%.

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 Ringgold County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Ringgold County

	Estimated Total
White	4,525
Multiracial	107
Some Other Race	94
Asian	9
African American	4

Source: US Census Bureau

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