Jefferson Reporter

Of the 672,550 citizens living in Jefferson County in 2021, 97.4% said they were only one race, while 2.6% 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 Jefferson County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 50.9% or 342,157 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 42.9% and totaled 288,344 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Jefferson County is 0.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.1%.

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 Jefferson County.

	Estimated Total
White	342,157
African American	288,344
Multiracial	17,488
Some Other Race	12,008
Asian	11,340
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,059
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	154

Source: US Census Bureau