NW Missouri Times

Of the 11,962 citizens living in Linn County in 2021, 98.1% said they were only one race, while 1.9% 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 Linn County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 96.4% or 11,537 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 0.7% and totaled 86 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Linn County is 2.7% 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 Linn County.

	Estimated Total
White	11,537
Multiracial	224
African American	86
Some Other Race	40
Asian	34
American Indian or Alaska Native	31
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	10

Source: US Census Bureau