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Of the 49,443 citizens living in Dale County in 2021, 96.2% said they were only one race, while 3.8% 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 Dale County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 70.8% or 34,987 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 20.7% and totaled 10,236 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Dale County is 0.7% higher than the state average, which stands at 3.1%.

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 Dale County.

	Estimated Total
White	34,987
African American	10,236
Multiracial	1,897
Some Other Race	1,166
Asian	696
American Indian or Alaska Native	445
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	16

Source: US Census Bureau