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Of the 36,100 citizens living in Miami County in 2021, 95.5% said they were only one race, while 4.5% 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 County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88.6% or 31,993 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 4.4% and totaled 1,599 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Miami County is 0.2% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 County.

	Estimated Total
White	31,993
Multiracial	1,615
African American	1,599
Some Other Race	540
Asian	236
American Indian or Alaska Native	110
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	7

Source: US Census Bureau