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Census Bureau: 5.7% of people in Mecklenburg 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 1,100,984 citizens living in Mecklenburg County in 2021, 94.3% said they were only one race, while 5.7% 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 Mecklenburg County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 49.9% or 549,391 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 31.4% and totaled 345,887 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Mecklenburg County is 0.9% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.

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 Mecklenburg County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Mecklenburg County
White [49.9%]African American [31.4%]Some Other Race [6.6%]Asian [6%]Multiracial [5.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [0.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Mecklenburg County
Estimated Total
White549,391
African American345,887
Some Other Race72,258
Asian66,545
Multiracial62,729
American Indian or Alaska Native3,812
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander362
Source: US Census Bureau

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