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Monday, May 20, 2024

Census Bureau: 5.6% of people in Manatee 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 394,824 citizens living in Manatee County in 2021, 94.4% said they were only one race, while 5.6% 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 Manatee County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80.8% or 319,008 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 8.3% and totaled 32,741 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Manatee County is 3.8% 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 Manatee County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Manatee County
White [80.8%]African American [8.3%]Multiracial [5.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Manatee County
Estimated Total
White319,008
African American32,741
Multiracial22,255
Some Other Race10,973
Asian8,553
American Indian or Alaska Native971
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander323
Source: US Census Bureau

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