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Census Bureau: 4.2% of people in Marshall County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 97,179 citizens living in Marshall County in 2021, 95.8% said they were only one race, while 4.2% 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 Marshall County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88.8% or 86,307 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 2.9% and totaled 2,832 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Marshall County is 1.1% higher 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 Marshall County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Marshall County
White [88.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [11.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Marshall County
Estimated Total
White86,307
Multiracial4,126
African American2,832
Some Other Race2,756
Asian645
American Indian or Alaska Native475
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander38
Source: US Census Bureau

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