Macon Reporter

Of the 104,331 citizens living in Macon County in 2021, 95.2% said they were only one race, while 4.8% 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 Macon County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 76.7% or 80,030 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 16.3% and totaled 16,965 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Macon County is 1% 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 Macon County.

	Estimated Total
White	80,030
African American	16,965
Multiracial	5,050
Asian	1,343
Some Other Race	689
American Indian or Alaska Native	188
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	66

Source: US Census Bureau