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Of the 106,966 citizens living in Cass County in 2021, 95.2% said they were only one race, while 4.8% 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 88.7% or 94,869 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 4.3% and totaled 4,563 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cass County is 0.2% 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 Cass County.

	Estimated Total
White	94,869
Multiracial	5,160
African American	4,563
Some Other Race	1,168
Asian	587
American Indian or Alaska Native	469
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	150

Source: US Census Bureau