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Of the 969,542 citizens living in Marion County in 2021, 94.5% said they were only one race, while 5.5% 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 Marion County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 58.5% or 567,024 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 28.1% and totaled 272,203 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Marion County is 1.2% higher 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 Marion County.

	Estimated Total
White	567,024
African American	272,203
Multiracial	53,157
Some Other Race	39,021
Asian	36,132
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,801
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	204

Source: US Census Bureau