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Of the 106,355 citizens living in Houston County in 2021, 96.6% said they were only one race, while 3.4% 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 Houston County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 67.4% or 71,690 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 27.3% and totaled 29,036 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Houston County is 0.3% 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 Houston County.

	Estimated Total
White	71,690
African American	29,036
Multiracial	3,571
Asian	981
Some Other Race	815
American Indian or Alaska Native	222
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	40

Source: US Census Bureau