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Census Bureau: 6.4% of people in Alachua County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 276,171 citizens living in Alachua County in 2021, 93.6% said they were only one race, while 6.4% 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 Alachua County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 65.7% or 181,316 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 19.9% and totaled 54,829 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Alachua County is 3% 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 Alachua County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Alachua County
White [65.7%]African American [19.9%]Multiracial [6.4%]Asian [6%]Ethnicities < 5% [2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Alachua County
Estimated Total
White181,316
African American54,829
Multiracial17,754
Asian16,466
Some Other Race4,961
American Indian or Alaska Native700
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander145
Source: US Census Bureau

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