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Census Bureau: 4.7% of people in Maury 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 99,011 citizens living in Maury County in 2021, 95.3% said they were only one race, while 4.7% 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 Maury County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 82.4% or 81,541 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 11.3% and totaled 11,147 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Maury County is 0.9% higher than the state average, which stands at 3.8%.

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 Maury County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Maury County
White [82.4%]African American [11.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Maury County
Estimated Total
White81,541
African American11,147
Multiracial4,674
Asian976
Some Other Race423
American Indian or Alaska Native230
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander20
Source: US Census Bureau

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