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Of the 98,106 citizens living in Story County in 2021, 96% said they were only one race, while 4% 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 Story County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.5% or 82,923 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 7.6% and totaled 7,457 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Story County is 0.1% higher than the state average, which stands at 3.9%.

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 Story County.

	Estimated Total
White	82,923
Asian	7,457
Multiracial	3,897
African American	2,302
Some Other Race	1,329
American Indian or Alaska Native	184
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	14

Source: US Census Bureau