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Census Bureau: 7.3% of people in Okaloosa County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 209,230 citizens living in Okaloosa County in 2021, 92.7% said they were only one race, while 7.3% 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 Okaloosa County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 75.7% or 158,485 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 9.6% and totaled 20,092 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Okaloosa County is 2.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 9.4%.

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 Okaloosa County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Okaloosa County
White [75.7%]African American [9.6%]Multiracial [7.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Okaloosa County
Estimated Total
White158,485
African American20,092
Multiracial15,356
Some Other Race7,209
Asian7,033
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander604
American Indian or Alaska Native451
Source: US Census Bureau

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