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Census Bureau: 2.9% of people in Montmorency 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 9,164 citizens living in Montmorency County in 2021, 97.1% said they were only one race, while 2.9% 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 Montmorency County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95.9% or 8,792 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 0.8% and totaled 69 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Montmorency County is 1.7% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Montmorency County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Montmorency County
Estimated Total
White8,792
Multiracial265
American Indian or Alaska Native69
African American23
Some Other Race10
Asian3
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2
Source: US Census Bureau

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