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Of the 157,638 citizens living in Stearns 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 Stearns County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85.6% or 134,990 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 7.4% and totaled 11,743 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Stearns 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 Stearns County.

	Estimated Total
White	134,990
African American	11,743
Multiracial	5,011
Asian	3,176
Some Other Race	2,438
American Indian or Alaska Native	248
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	32

Source: US Census Bureau