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Census Bureau: 4.9% of people in Milam County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 24,895 citizens living in Milam County in 2021, 95.1% said they were only one race, while 4.9% 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 Milam County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80.7% or 20,079 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 9.8% and totaled 2,444 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Milam County is 6% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.9%.

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 Milam County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Milam County
White [80.7%]African American [9.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [9.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Milam County
Estimated Total
White20,079
African American2,444
Multiracial1,216
Some Other Race889
Asian172
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander56
American Indian or Alaska Native39
Source: US Census Bureau

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