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Of the 129,443 citizens living in Fayette County in 2021, 96.7% said they were only one race, while 3.3% 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 Fayette County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.4% or 118,264 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 4.2% and totaled 5,408 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Fayette County is 1% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 Fayette County.

	Estimated Total
White	118,264
African American	5,408
Multiracial	4,252
Some Other Race	749
Asian	568
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	103
American Indian or Alaska Native	99

Source: US Census Bureau