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Census Bureau: 2.4% of people in Tate County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Of the 28,123 citizens living in Tate County in 2021, 97.6% said they were only one race, while 2.4% 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 Tate County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 66.9% or 18,820 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 30% and totaled 8,450 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Tate County is the same as the state average, which stands at 2.4%.

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 Tate County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Tate County
White [66.9%]African American [30%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Tate County
Estimated Total
White18,820
African American8,450
Multiracial688
Some Other Race101
Asian31
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander23
American Indian or Alaska Native10
Source: US Census Bureau

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