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Of the 294,815 citizens living in Chatham County in 2021, 95.9% said they were only one race, while 4.1% 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 Chatham County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 50.6% or 149,041 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 40.4% and totaled 118,986 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Chatham County is 0.7% lower 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 Chatham County.

	Estimated Total
White	149,041
African American	118,986
Multiracial	12,113
Asian	8,239
Some Other Race	5,303
American Indian or Alaska Native	671
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	462

Source: US Census Bureau