Upper Cumberland Times

Of the 18,385 citizens living in Fentress County in 2021, 97.8% said they were only one race, while 2.2% 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 Fentress County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 96.4% or 17,721 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Fentress County is 1.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.8%.

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 Fentress County.

	Estimated Total
White	17,721
Multiracial	400
Some Other Race	65
American Indian or Alaska Native	60
Asian	56
African American	52
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	31

Source: US Census Bureau