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Census Bureau: 1.6% of people in Calhoun County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 5,668 citizens living in Calhoun County in 2021, 98.4% said they were only one race, while 1.6% 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 African American, comprising 61.7% or 3,497 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 33.6% and totaled 1,907 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Calhoun County is 3.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.

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
African American [61.7%]White [33.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Calhoun County
Estimated Total
African American3,497
White1,907
Some Other Race171
Multiracial93
Source: US Census Bureau

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