Census Bureau: 6.2% of people in Van Buren County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News

Nov 10, 2023

Of the 75,550 citizens living in Van Buren County in 2021, 93.8% said they were only one race, while 6.2% 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 Van Buren County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.4% or 63,735 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Van Buren County is 1.6% 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 Van Buren County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Van Buren County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Van Buren County

	Estimated Total
White	63,735
Multiracial	4,690
Some Other Race	3,366
African American	2,659
Asian	608
American Indian or Alaska Native	480
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	12

Source: US Census Bureau

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