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Census Bureau: 20.1% of people in Miami-Dade County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Of the 2,690,113 citizens living in Miami-Dade County in 2021, 79.9% said they were only one race, while 20.1% 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 Miami-Dade County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 56.5% or 1,520,002 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 16.3% and totaled 438,019 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Miami-Dade County is 10.7% higher 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 Miami-Dade County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Miami-Dade County
White [56.5%]Multiracial [20.1%]African American [16.3%]Some Other Race [5.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Miami-Dade County
Estimated Total
White1,520,002
Multiracial541,594
African American438,019
Some Other Race142,274
Asian41,628
American Indian or Alaska Native6,065
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander531
Source: US Census Bureau

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