Hawkeye Reporter

Of the 3,179,090 citizens living in Iowa in 2021, 96.1% said they were only one race, while 3.9% 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 Iowa who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 87.9% or 2,795,319 individuals. Following them, African Americans accounted for 3.7% and totaled 119,036 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Iowa is lower than the national average, which stands at 7%.

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 article 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 Iowa.

	Estimated Total
White	2,795,319
Multiracial	123,765
African American	119,036
Asian	79,188
Some Other Race	46,711
American Indian or Alaska Native	10,889
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	4,182

Source: US Census Bureau