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Census Bureau: 3.7% of people in Montgomery County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 37,967 citizens living in Montgomery County in 2021, 96.3% said they were only one race, while 3.7% 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 Montgomery County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93.5% or 35,511 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Montgomery County is 0.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 Montgomery County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Montgomery County
White [93.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Montgomery County
Estimated Total
White35,511
Multiracial1,418
Some Other Race459
African American362
Asian193
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander20
American Indian or Alaska Native4
Source: US Census Bureau

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