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Thursday, November 7, 2024

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

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

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

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
White [72.9%]African American [13.2%]Asian [7.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Oakland County
Estimated Total
White927,800
African American168,362
Asian99,573
Multiracial60,623
Some Other Race12,735
American Indian or Alaska Native2,555
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander335
Source: US Census Bureau