Upper Cumberland Times

Of the 27,134 citizens living in White County in 2021, 97.3% said they were only one race, while 2.7% 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 White County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.5% or 25,645 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.8% and totaled 478 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in White County is 1.1% 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 White County.

	Estimated Total
White	25,645
Multiracial	740
African American	478
Some Other Race	117
Asian	68
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	49
American Indian or Alaska Native	37

Source: US Census Bureau