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Census Bureau: 3.2% of people in Fayette County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 28,897 citizens living in Fayette County in 2021, 96.8% said they were only one race, while 3.2% 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 Fayette County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.5% or 26,725 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 2.6% and totaled 750 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Fayette County is 1.1% 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 Fayette County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Fayette County
White [92.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Fayette County
Estimated Total
White26,725
Multiracial920
African American750
Some Other Race264
Asian215
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander12
American Indian or Alaska Native11
Source: US Census Bureau