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Census Bureau: 4% of people in St. Louis city identified as multiracial in 2021

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

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

Of the 302,787 citizens living in St. Louis city in 2021, 96% said they were only one race, while 4% 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 St. Louis city who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 46.3% or 140,219 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 44.8% and totaled 135,612 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in St. Louis city is 0.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 St. Louis city.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in St. Louis city
White [46.3%]African American [44.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in St. Louis city
Estimated Total
White140,219
African American135,612
Multiracial11,980
Asian10,238
Some Other Race3,748
American Indian or Alaska Native788
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander202
Source: US Census Bureau

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