Athens Reporter

Of the 41,006 citizens living in Oconee County in 2021, 95.1% said they were only one race, while 4.9% 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 Oconee County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 86.7% or 35,547 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 3.8% and totaled 1,576 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Oconee County is 0.1% higher 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 Oconee County.

	Estimated Total
White	35,547
Multiracial	2,017
Asian	1,576
African American	1,468
American Indian or Alaska Native	306
Some Other Race	67
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	25

Source: US Census Bureau