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Of the 154,263 citizens living in Berrien County in 2021, 95.1% said they were only one race, while 4.9% 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 Berrien County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 77.5% or 119,609 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 14.1% and totaled 21,691 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Berrien County is 0.3% higher 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 Berrien County.

	Estimated Total
White	119,609
African American	21,691
Multiracial	7,620
Asian	2,401
Some Other Race	2,323
American Indian or Alaska Native	572
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	47

Source: US Census Bureau