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Census Bureau: 2.7% of people in Shelby County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 44,825 citizens living in Shelby County in 2021, 97.3% said they were only one race, while 2.7% 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 Shelby County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93.7% or 41,994 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Shelby County is 1.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 Shelby County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Shelby County
White [93.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Shelby County
Estimated Total
White41,994
Multiracial1,206
Some Other Race925
African American501
Asian179
American Indian or Alaska Native11
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander9
Source: US Census Bureau

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