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

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 122,608 citizens living in Morgan 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 Morgan County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 77.6% or 95,132 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 13.1% and totaled 16,025 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Morgan 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 Morgan County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Morgan County
White [77.6%]African American [13.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [9.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Morgan County
Estimated Total
White95,132
African American16,025
Multiracial5,251
Some Other Race4,911
Asian553
American Indian or Alaska Native454
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander282
Source: US Census Bureau

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