East Montgomery Times

Of the 850,890 citizens living in Montgomery County in 2021, 95.8% said they were only one race, while 4.2% 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 Montgomery County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 77.1% or 656,077 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 9.2% and totaled 78,376 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Montgomery County is 0.1% lower 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 Montgomery County.

	Estimated Total
White	656,077
African American	78,376
Asian	65,785
Multiracial	35,797
Some Other Race	12,857
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,638
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	360

Source: US Census Bureau