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Census Bureau: 2% of people in Taliaferro County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,574 citizens living in Taliaferro County in 2021, 98% said they were only one race, while 2% 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 Taliaferro County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was African American, comprising 55.7% or 877 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 35.7% and totaled 562 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Taliaferro County is 2.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.

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 Taliaferro County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Taliaferro County
African American [55.7%]White [35.7%]Some Other Race [6.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Taliaferro County
Estimated Total
African American877
White562
Some Other Race98
Multiracial32
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander5
Source: US Census Bureau

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