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Census Bureau: 5.7% of people in Franklin 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 1,313,598 citizens living in Franklin County in 2021, 94.3% said they were only one race, while 5.7% 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 Franklin County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 63.5% or 833,927 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 22.9% and totaled 301,268 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Franklin County is 1.4% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 Franklin County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Franklin County
White [63.5%]African American [22.9%]Multiracial [5.7%]Asian [5.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Franklin County
Estimated Total
White833,927
African American301,268
Multiracial74,608
Asian71,117
Some Other Race29,555
American Indian or Alaska Native2,841
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander282
Source: US Census Bureau