Census Bureau: 1.7% of people in Boone County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

By Charleston Leader

Nov 10, 2023

Of the 22,059 citizens living in Boone County in 2021, 98.3% said they were only one race, while 1.7% 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 Boone County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 97.6% or 21,528 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 0.6% and totaled 136 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Boone County is 1.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.1%.

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 Boone County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Boone County

	Estimated Total
White	21,528
Multiracial	368
African American	136
Asian	17
Some Other Race	10

Source: US Census Bureau

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