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Census Bureau: 3.9% of people in Carroll 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 28,370 citizens living in Carroll County in 2021, 96.1% said they were only one race, while 3.9% 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 Carroll County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 86.1% or 24,438 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 8.6% and totaled 2,447 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Carroll County is 0.1% higher 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 Carroll County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Carroll County
White [86.1%]African American [8.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Carroll County
Estimated Total
White24,438
African American2,447
Multiracial1,105
Some Other Race173
Asian147
American Indian or Alaska Native30
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander30
Source: US Census Bureau

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