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Of the 16,292 citizens living in Lawrence County in 2021, 95.9% said they were only one race, while 4.1% 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 Lawrence County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94% or 15,316 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.3% and totaled 217 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lawrence County is 1.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.3%.

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 Lawrence County.

	Estimated Total
White	15,316
Multiracial	667
African American	217
American Indian or Alaska Native	49
Some Other Race	35
Asian	6
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	2

Source: US Census Bureau