Athens Reporter

Of the 73,839 citizens living in Jackson County in 2021, 95.9% said they were only one race, while 4.1% 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 Jackson County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 83.9% or 61,943 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 7.4% and totaled 5,481 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Jackson County is 0.7% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.

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 Jackson County.

	Estimated Total
White	61,943
African American	5,481
Multiracial	3,013
Some Other Race	1,947
Asian	1,372
American Indian or Alaska Native	52
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	31

Source: US Census Bureau