Great Lakes Wire

Of the 10,062,512 citizens living in Michigan in 2021, 95.4% said they were only one race, while 4.6% 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 Michigan who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 76.7% or 7,715,291 individuals. Following them, African Americans accounted for 13.6% and totaled 1,368,177 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Michigan is lower than the national average, which stands at 7%.

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 article 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 Michigan.

	Estimated Total
White	7,715,291
African American	1,368,177
Multiracial	463,369
Asian	322,218
Some Other Race	142,181
American Indian or Alaska Native	48,361
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	2,915

Source: US Census Bureau