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Census Bureau: 2.9% of people in Montgomery County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 8,525 citizens living in Montgomery County in 2021, 97.1% said they were only one race, while 2.9% 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 92.2% or 7,862 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Montgomery County is 2.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.3%.

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 [92.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Montgomery County
Estimated Total
White7,862
Multiracial248
Some Other Race184
American Indian or Alaska Native102
Asian83
African American46
Source: US Census Bureau

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