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Census Bureau: 3.5% of people in Maine 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 1,357,046 citizens living in Maine in 2021, 96.5% said they were only one race, while 3.5% 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 Maine who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.9% or 1,261,097 individuals. Following them, African Americans accounted for 1.4% and totaled 19,525 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Maine is lower than the national average, which stands at 7%.

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 article 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 Maine.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Maine
White [92.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.1%]

Estimated Count of Racial Groups in Maine in 2021
Estimated Total
White1,261,097
Multiracial46,901
African American19,525
Asian14,917
American Indian or Alaska Native7,578
Some Other Race6,800
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander228
Source: US Census Bureau

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