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Census Bureau: 1.7% of people in Morgan County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 21,158 citizens living in Morgan County in 2021, 98.3% said they were only one race, while 1.7% 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 Morgan County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.9% or 19,440 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 5.6% and totaled 1,179 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Morgan County is 2.1% lower 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 Morgan County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Morgan County
White [91.9%]African American [5.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Morgan County
Estimated Total
White19,440
African American1,179
Multiracial368
Some Other Race76
American Indian or Alaska Native43
Asian37
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander15
Source: US Census Bureau

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