Census Bureau: 4.6% of people in Jefferson County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

By Louisville City Wire

Nov 3, 2023

Of the 780,449 citizens living in Jefferson County in 2021, 95.4% said they were only one race, while 4.6% 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 Jefferson County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 69% or 538,438 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 22% and totaled 171,539 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Jefferson County is 1.1% 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 Jefferson County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Jefferson County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Jefferson County

	Estimated Total
White	538,438
African American	171,539
Multiracial	35,979
Asian	23,417
Some Other Race	9,839
American Indian or Alaska Native	852
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	385

Source: US Census Bureau

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