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Census Bureau: 4.2% of people in Lebanon County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 142,486 citizens living in Lebanon County in 2021, 95.8% said they were only one race, while 4.2% 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 Lebanon County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.3% or 120,177 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lebanon County is 0.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 Lebanon County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Lebanon County
White [84.3%]Some Other Race [7.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Lebanon County
Estimated Total
White120,177
Some Other Race10,999
Multiracial5,991
African American3,075
Asian2,135
American Indian or Alaska Native93
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander16
Source: US Census Bureau

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