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Census Bureau: 3.1% of people in Richmond County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 43,301 citizens living in Richmond County in 2021, 96.9% said they were only one race, while 3.1% 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 Richmond County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 58.7% or 25,427 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 31.8% and totaled 13,783 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Richmond County is 1.7% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.

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 Richmond County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Richmond County
White [58.7%]African American [31.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [9.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Richmond County
Estimated Total
White25,427
African American13,783
Multiracial1,325
American Indian or Alaska Native1,273
Some Other Race1,129
Asian343
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander21
Source: US Census Bureau