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Of the 266,112 citizens living in Madison County in 2021, 96.4% said they were only one race, while 3.6% 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 Madison County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85.9% or 228,634 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 8.6% and totaled 22,889 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Madison County is 2.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.8%.

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 Madison County.

	Estimated Total
White	228,634
African American	22,889
Multiracial	9,624
Asian	2,540
Some Other Race	2,128
American Indian or Alaska Native	252
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	45

Source: US Census Bureau