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Of the 258,597 citizens living in St. Clair County in 2021, 94.9% said they were only one race, while 5.1% 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 St. Clair County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 62.6% or 161,899 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 29.2% and totaled 75,455 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in St. Clair County is 0.7% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.8%.

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 St. Clair County.

	Estimated Total
White	161,899
African American	75,455
Multiracial	13,060
Some Other Race	3,915
Asian	3,813
American Indian or Alaska Native	358
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	97

Source: US Census Bureau