Census Bureau: 3.8% of people in Cass County identified as multiracial in 2021

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

By Fargo Standard

Nov 3, 2023

Of the 182,992 citizens living in Cass County in 2021, 96.2% said they were only one race, while 3.8% 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 Cass County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85.1% or 155,808 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6.1% and totaled 11,183 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cass County is 0.1% 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 Cass County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Cass County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Cass County

	Estimated Total
White	155,808
African American	11,183
Multiracial	6,865
Asian	5,975
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,981
Some Other Race	1,136
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	44

Source: US Census Bureau

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