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

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

By Fargo Standard

Nov 17, 2023

Of the 10,869 citizens living in Barnes 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 Barnes County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.1% or 9,905 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.8% and totaled 197 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Barnes County is 0.2% 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 Barnes County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Barnes County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Barnes County

	Estimated Total
White	9,905
Multiracial	404
African American	197
American Indian or Alaska Native	180
Asian	123
Some Other Race	51
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	9

Source: US Census Bureau

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