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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Census Bureau: 5.4% of people in Maryland identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 6,148,545 citizens living in Maryland in 2021, 94.6% said they were only one race, while 5.4% 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 Maryland who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 52.7% or 3,238,671 individuals. Following them, African Americans accounted for 29.8% and totaled 1,833,987 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Maryland is lower than the national average, which stands at 7%.

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 article 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 Maryland.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Maryland
White [52.7%]African American [29.8%]Asian [6.5%]Multiracial [5.4%]Some Other Race [5.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [0.3%]

Estimated Count of Racial Groups in Maryland in 2021
Estimated Total
White3,238,671
African American1,833,987
Asian397,087
Multiracial331,775
Some Other Race326,831
American Indian or Alaska Native17,266
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2,928
Source: US Census Bureau

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