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Of the 291,723 citizens living in Lexington County in 2021, 95.4% said they were only one race, while 4.6% 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 Lexington County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 76.1% or 222,019 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 14.9% and totaled 43,564 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lexington County is 0.6% higher 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 Lexington County.

	Estimated Total
White	222,019
African American	43,564
Multiracial	13,396
Some Other Race	5,854
Asian	5,800
American Indian or Alaska Native	880
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	210

Source: US Census Bureau