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Census Bureau: 4.7% of people in Flagler County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 113,888 citizens living in Flagler County in 2021, 95.3% said they were only one race, while 4.7% 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 Flagler County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79.1% or 90,103 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 9.8% and totaled 11,119 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Flagler County is 4.7% 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 Flagler County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Flagler County
White [79.1%]African American [9.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [11.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Flagler County
Estimated Total
White90,103
African American11,119
Multiracial5,352
Some Other Race4,287
Asian2,706
American Indian or Alaska Native202
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander119
Source: US Census Bureau

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