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Census Bureau: 4.3% of people in Madison County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 382,149 citizens living in Madison County in 2021, 95.7% said they were only one race, while 4.3% 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 Madison County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 66.7% or 254,837 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 24.3% and totaled 92,793 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Madison County is 1.2% higher than the state average, which stands at 3.1%.

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 [66.7%]African American [24.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Madison County
Estimated Total
White254,837
African American92,793
Multiracial16,546
Asian9,884
Some Other Race5,811
American Indian or Alaska Native2,053
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander225
Source: US Census Bureau

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