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Of the 64,989 citizens living in Kershaw County in 2021, 96.9% said they were only one race, while 3.1% 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 Kershaw County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 69.5% or 45,162 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 23.4% and totaled 15,189 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Kershaw County is 0.9% lower than the state average, which stands at 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 Kershaw County.

	Estimated Total
White	45,162
African American	15,189
Some Other Race	2,132
Multiracial	2,045
Asian	325
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	109
American Indian or Alaska Native	27

Source: US Census Bureau