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Census Bureau: 4.2% of people in Charlotte County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 184,837 citizens living in Charlotte County in 2021, 95.8% said they were only one race, while 4.2% 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 Charlotte County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 87% or 160,844 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 5.4% and totaled 10,029 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Charlotte County is 5.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 9.4%.

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 Charlotte County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Charlotte County
White [87%]African American [5.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Charlotte County
Estimated Total
White160,844
African American10,029
Multiracial7,793
Some Other Race3,140
Asian2,492
American Indian or Alaska Native445
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander94
Source: US Census Bureau

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