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Census Bureau: 1.6% of people in Madison County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 108,248 citizens living in Madison County in 2021, 98.4% said they were only one race, while 1.6% 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 56.7% or 61,408 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 37.8% and totaled 40,921 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Madison County is 0.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 2.4%.

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 [56.7%]African American [37.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Madison County
Estimated Total
White61,408
African American40,921
Asian2,904
Multiracial1,716
Some Other Race1,260
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander25
American Indian or Alaska Native14
Source: US Census Bureau

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