NW Missouri Times

Of the 15,001 citizens living in Livingston County in 2021, 96.8% said they were only one race, while 3.2% 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 Livingston County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.5% or 13,879 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 2.7% and totaled 405 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Livingston County is 1.4% 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 Livingston County.

	Estimated Total
White	13,879
Multiracial	483
African American	405
Asian	88
American Indian or Alaska Native	68
Some Other Race	63
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	15

Source: US Census Bureau