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Census Bureau: 4.8% of people in Monroe County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 757,332 citizens living in Monroe County in 2021, 95.2% said they were only one race, while 4.8% 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 Monroe County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 73.9% or 559,371 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 14.8% and totaled 112,311 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Monroe County is 1.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 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 Monroe County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Monroe County
White [73.9%]African American [14.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [11.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Monroe County
Estimated Total
White559,371
African American112,311
Multiracial36,594
Asian28,305
Some Other Race18,472
American Indian or Alaska Native1,818
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander461
Source: US Census Bureau

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