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Census Bureau: 2.3% of people in Colbert County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 56,789 citizens living in Colbert County in 2021, 97.7% said they were only one race, while 2.3% 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 Colbert County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 78.2% or 44,400 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 16.4% and totaled 9,301 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Colbert County is 0.8% 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 Colbert County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Colbert County
White [78.2%]African American [16.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Colbert County
Estimated Total
White44,400
African American9,301
Multiracial1,302
Some Other Race1,276
Asian256
American Indian or Alaska Native205
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander49
Source: US Census Bureau

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