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Census Bureau: 3.4% of people in Madison County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 98,373 citizens living in Madison County in 2021, 96.6% said they were only one race, while 3.4% 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 Madison County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 56.1% or 55,229 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 37.1% and totaled 36,456 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Madison County is 0.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.8%.

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 Madison County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Madison County
White [56.1%]African American [37.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Madison County
Estimated Total
White55,229
African American36,456
Multiracial3,307
Some Other Race2,343
Asian927
American Indian or Alaska Native70
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander41
Source: US Census Bureau

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