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Of the 43,278 citizens living in Bryan County in 2021, 93.9% said they were only one race, while 6.1% 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 Bryan County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 73.6% or 31,855 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 14.2% and totaled 6,143 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Bryan County is 1.3% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.

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 Bryan County.

	Estimated Total
White	31,855
African American	6,143
Multiracial	2,629
Some Other Race	1,820
Asian	718
American Indian or Alaska Native	80
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	33

Source: US Census Bureau