Pine Belt Times

Of the 24,609 citizens living in Marion County in 2021, 99.1% said they were only one race, while 0.9% 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 64.3% or 15,814 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 32.8% and totaled 8,076 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Marion County is 1.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 2.4%.

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	15,814
African American	8,076
Some Other Race	381
Multiracial	220
American Indian or Alaska Native	54
Asian	41
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	23

Source: US Census Bureau