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Census Bureau: 4% of people in Glynn 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 84,373 citizens living in Glynn County in 2021, 96% said they were only one race, while 4% 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 Glynn County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 66.9% or 56,449 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 25.4% and totaled 21,469 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Glynn County is 0.8% 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 Glynn County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Glynn County
White [66.9%]African American [25.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Glynn County
Estimated Total
White56,449
African American21,469
Multiracial3,350
Some Other Race1,501
Asian1,267
American Indian or Alaska Native260
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander77
Source: US Census Bureau