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Census Bureau: 0.9% of people in Tallahatchie 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 12,917 citizens living in Tallahatchie County in 2021, 99.1% said they were only one race, while 0.9% 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 Tallahatchie County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was African American, comprising 61.5% or 7,945 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 34.6% and totaled 4,466 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Tallahatchie County is 1.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 2.4%.

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 Tallahatchie County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Tallahatchie County
African American [61.5%]White [34.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Tallahatchie County
Estimated Total
African American7,945
White4,466
Some Other Race340
Multiracial119
Asian44
American Indian or Alaska Native3
Source: US Census Bureau

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