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Of the 34,022 citizens living in Fulton County in 2021, 97.6% said they were only one race, while 2.4% 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 Fulton County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93.1% or 31,676 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 3.2% and totaled 1,098 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Fulton County is 3.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.8%.

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 Fulton County.

	Estimated Total
White	31,676
African American	1,098
Multiracial	802
Some Other Race	244
American Indian or Alaska Native	138
Asian	51
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	13

Source: US Census Bureau