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Census Bureau: 2.5% of people in Macon County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 36,532 citizens living in Macon County in 2021, 97.5% said they were only one race, while 2.5% 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 Macon County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.8% or 33,547 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Macon County is 2.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.

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 Macon County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Macon County
White [91.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Macon County
Estimated Total
White33,547
Some Other Race1,205
Multiracial904
African American519
Asian229
American Indian or Alaska Native128
Source: US Census Bureau

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