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Census Bureau: 11.2% of people in Madera County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 156,304 citizens living in Madera County in 2021, 88.8% said they were only one race, while 11.2% 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 Madera County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 55% or 85,946 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Madera County is 0.5% higher than the state average, which stands at 10.7%.

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 Madera County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Madera County
White [55%]Some Other Race [27.1%]Multiracial [11.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Madera County
Estimated Total
White85,946
Some Other Race42,360
Multiracial17,503
African American4,645
Asian3,559
American Indian or Alaska Native2,155
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander136
Source: US Census Bureau

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