St. Joe-Benton Harbor News

Of the 51,632 citizens living in Cass 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 Cass County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 87.8% or 45,327 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 4.9% and totaled 2,555 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cass County is 0.8% 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 Cass County.

	Estimated Total
White	45,327
African American	2,555
Multiracial	1,978
Some Other Race	645
American Indian or Alaska Native	629
Asian	492
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	6

Source: US Census Bureau