Census Bureau: 3.3% of people in Blount County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

By North Birmingham Times

Nov 17, 2023

Of the 58,884 citizens living in Blount County in 2021, 96.7% said they were only one race, while 3.3% 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 Blount County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.5% or 54,439 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Blount County is 0.2% higher than the state average, which stands at 3.1%.

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 Blount County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Blount County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Blount County

	Estimated Total
White	54,439
Multiracial	1,963
Some Other Race	1,243
African American	760
Asian	216
American Indian or Alaska Native	189
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	74

Source: US Census Bureau

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