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Census Bureau: 2.8% of people in Lawrence 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 58,570 citizens living in Lawrence County in 2021, 97.2% said they were only one race, while 2.8% 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 Lawrence County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.6% or 55,383 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.4% and totaled 843 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lawrence County is 1.5% 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 Lawrence County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Lawrence County
White [94.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Lawrence County
Estimated Total
White55,383
Multiracial1,659
African American843
Asian331
Some Other Race284
American Indian or Alaska Native57
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander13
Source: US Census Bureau

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