Elizabethtown Times

Of the 29,735 citizens living in Meade County in 2021, 96.3% said they were only one race, while 3.7% 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 Meade County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91% or 27,059 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 3.8% and totaled 1,124 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Meade County is 0.2% higher than the state average, which stands at 3.5%.

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 Meade County.

	Estimated Total
White	27,059
African American	1,124
Multiracial	1,088
Asian	232
Some Other Race	107
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	89
American Indian or Alaska Native	36

Source: US Census Bureau