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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Census Bureau: 3.8% of people in Dubois County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Of the 43,474 citizens living in Dubois County in 2021, 96.2% said they were only one race, while 3.8% 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 Dubois County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.5% or 39,768 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Dubois County is 0.5% 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 Dubois County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Dubois County
White [91.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Dubois County
Estimated Total
White39,768
Multiracial1,637
Some Other Race1,225
African American539
Asian170
American Indian or Alaska Native135
Source: US Census Bureau

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