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Census Bureau: 4.9% of people in Aiken 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 168,045 citizens living in Aiken County in 2021, 95.1% said they were only one race, while 4.9% 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 Aiken County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 68.4% or 114,895 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 24.8% and totaled 41,722 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Aiken County is 0.9% higher than the state average, which stands at 4%.

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 Aiken County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Aiken County
White [68.4%]African American [24.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Aiken County
Estimated Total
White114,895
African American41,722
Multiracial8,171
Asian1,737
Some Other Race1,328
American Indian or Alaska Native192
Source: US Census Bureau

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