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Census Bureau: 3.4% of people in Miami 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 107,899 citizens living in Miami County in 2021, 96.6% said they were only one race, while 3.4% 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 Miami County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.4% or 99,706 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 2% and totaled 2,199 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Miami County is 0.9% 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 Miami County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Miami County
White [92.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Miami County
Estimated Total
White99,706
Multiracial3,667
African American2,199
Asian1,654
Some Other Race516
American Indian or Alaska Native147
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander10
Source: US Census Bureau

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