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Census Bureau: 3.9% of people in Davidson County identified as multiracial in 2021

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

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

Of the 168,002 citizens living in Davidson County in 2021, 96.1% said they were only one race, while 3.9% 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 Davidson County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 83.3% or 139,941 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 9.6% and totaled 16,140 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Davidson County is 0.9% 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 Davidson County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Davidson County
White [83.3%]African American [9.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Davidson County
Estimated Total
White139,941
African American16,140
Multiracial6,495
Some Other Race2,511
Asian2,503
American Indian or Alaska Native400
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander12
Source: US Census Bureau

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