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Of the 47,503 citizens living in Goodhue County in 2021, 96.7% said they were only one race, while 3.3% 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 Goodhue County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92% or 43,715 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Goodhue County is 1.3% 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 Goodhue County.

	Estimated Total
White	43,715
Multiracial	1,551
Some Other Race	778
African American	634
American Indian or Alaska Native	456
Asian	355
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	14

Source: US Census Bureau