Anderson Reporter

Of the 130,037 citizens living in Madison County 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 Madison County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 86.3% or 112,268 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 7.9% and totaled 10,329 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Madison County is 0.8% 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 Madison County.

	Estimated Total
White	112,268
African American	10,329
Multiracial	4,518
Some Other Race	1,845
Asian	752
American Indian or Alaska Native	324
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	1

Source: US Census Bureau