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Census Bureau: 3.5% of people in Monroe 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 154,068 citizens living in Monroe County in 2021, 96.5% said they were only one race, while 3.5% 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 Monroe County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.5% or 142,575 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 2.3% and totaled 3,529 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Monroe County is 1.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 [92.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Monroe County
Estimated Total
White142,575
Multiracial5,461
African American3,529
Some Other Race1,372
Asian825
American Indian or Alaska Native304
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2
Source: US Census Bureau

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