Montgomery News

Of the 1,057,201 citizens living in Montgomery County in 2021, 92.7% said they were only one race, while 7.3% 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 48.8% or 516,438 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 18.4% and totaled 194,536 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Montgomery County is 1.9% higher than the state average, which stands at 5.4%.

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	516,438
African American	194,536
Asian	160,549
Some Other Race	104,680
Multiracial	76,856
American Indian or Alaska Native	3,781
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	361

Source: US Census Bureau