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Census Bureau: 4.5% of people in Laurens County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 67,148 citizens living in Laurens County in 2021, 95.5% said they were only one race, while 4.5% 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 Laurens County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 69.3% or 46,557 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 22.9% and totaled 15,404 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Laurens County is 0.5% 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 Laurens County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Laurens County
White [69.3%]African American [22.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Laurens County
Estimated Total
White46,557
African American15,404
Multiracial2,991
Some Other Race1,733
Asian362
American Indian or Alaska Native62
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander39
Source: US Census Bureau

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