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Census Bureau: 13.5% of people in Calhoun County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 20,367 citizens living in Calhoun County in 2021, 86.5% said they were only one race, while 13.5% 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 74.8% or 15,235 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 4.5% and totaled 910 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Calhoun County is 2.6% higher than the state average, which stands at 10.9%.

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 [74.8%]Multiracial [13.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [11.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Calhoun County
Estimated Total
White15,235
Multiracial2,741
Asian910
Some Other Race882
African American532
American Indian or Alaska Native67
Source: US Census Bureau

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