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Census Bureau: 4% of people in Dade County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 7,584 citizens living in Dade County in 2021, 96% said they were only one race, while 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 Dade County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94% or 7,132 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 0.6% and totaled 49 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Dade County is 0.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Dade County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Dade County
White [94%]Ethnicities < 5% [6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Dade County
Estimated Total
White7,132
Multiracial303
American Indian or Alaska Native49
Some Other Race37
African American33
Asian28
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2
Source: US Census Bureau

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