SW Iowa Times

Of the 93,571 citizens living in Pottawattamie County in 2021, 95.5% said they were only one race, while 4.5% 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 Pottawattamie County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.1% or 85,207 individuals.

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

	Estimated Total
White	85,207
Multiracial	4,225
Some Other Race	1,814
African American	1,352
Asian	630
American Indian or Alaska Native	313
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	30

Source: US Census Bureau