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Of the 69,839 citizens living in Boone County in 2021, 96.7% said they were only one race, while 3.3% 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 Boone County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 90.6% or 63,275 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 3.2% and totaled 2,220 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Boone County is 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 Boone County.

	Estimated Total
White	63,275
Multiracial	2,284
Asian	2,220
African American	1,436
Some Other Race	542
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	47
American Indian or Alaska Native	35

Source: US Census Bureau