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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Census Bureau: 3.4% of people in Vermont identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 641,637 citizens living in Vermont in 2021, 96.6% said they were only one race, while 3.4% 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 Vermont who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.9% or 596,282 individuals. Following them, Asians accounted for 1.7% and totaled 10,759 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Vermont is lower than the national average, which stands at 7%.

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 article 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 Vermont.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Vermont
White [92.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.1%]

Estimated Count of Racial Groups in Vermont in 2021
Estimated Total
White596,282
Multiracial21,622
Asian10,759
African American8,166
Some Other Race3,123
American Indian or Alaska Native1,520
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander165
Source: US Census Bureau

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