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Census Bureau: 4.3% of people in Sarasota County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 429,336 citizens living in Sarasota County in 2021, 95.7% said they were only one race, while 4.3% 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 Sarasota County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 87.9% or 377,600 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 4.3% and totaled 18,663 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sarasota County is 5.1% 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 Sarasota County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Sarasota County
White [87.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [12.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Sarasota County
Estimated Total
White377,600
African American18,663
Multiracial18,654
Asian7,642
Some Other Race5,617
American Indian or Alaska Native1,035
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander125
Source: US Census Bureau

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