Census Bureau: 4.8% of people in Oakland County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

By Waterford Today

Nov 3, 2023

Of the 1,271,983 citizens living in Oakland County in 2021, 95.2% said they were only one race, while 4.8% 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 Oakland County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 72.9% or 927,800 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 13.2% and totaled 168,362 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Oakland County is 0.2% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Oakland County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Oakland County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Oakland County

	Estimated Total
White	927,800
African American	168,362
Asian	99,573
Multiracial	60,623
Some Other Race	12,735
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,555
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	335

Source: US Census Bureau

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