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Of the 370,372 citizens living in Marion 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 Marion County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 77.6% or 287,545 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 12.6% and totaled 46,686 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Marion County is 3.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 9.4%.

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 Marion County.

	Estimated Total
White	287,545
African American	46,686
Multiracial	22,612
Some Other Race	6,766
Asian	5,667
American Indian or Alaska Native	963
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	133

Source: US Census Bureau