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Of the 66,380 citizens living in Marquette 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 Marquette County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.3% or 61,260 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.6% and totaled 1,092 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Marquette County is 0.6% 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 Marquette County.

	Estimated Total
White	61,260
Multiracial	2,649
African American	1,092
American Indian or Alaska Native	754
Asian	478
Some Other Race	126
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	21

Source: US Census Bureau