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Census Bureau: 2.9% of people in Calhoun 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 116,425 citizens living in Calhoun 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 Calhoun County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 72.8% or 84,775 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 21.5% and totaled 25,017 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Calhoun County is 0.2% lower 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 Calhoun County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Calhoun County
White [72.8%]African American [21.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Calhoun County
Estimated Total
White84,775
African American25,017
Multiracial3,389
Some Other Race1,927
Asian876
American Indian or Alaska Native256
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander185
Source: US Census Bureau

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