Census Bureau: 4.7% of people in Levy County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

By Nature Coast Times

Nov 10, 2023

Of the 42,392 citizens living in Levy County in 2021, 95.3% said they were only one race, while 4.7% 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 Levy County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85.1% or 36,089 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 8.4% and totaled 3,549 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Levy County is 4.7% lower than the state average, which stands at 9.4%.

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 Levy County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Levy County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Levy County

	Estimated Total
White	36,089
African American	3,549
Multiracial	1,984
Asian	375
Some Other Race	291
American Indian or Alaska Native	104

Source: US Census Bureau

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