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Census Bureau: 7.5% of people in Gwinnett County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 948,505 citizens living in Gwinnett County in 2021, 92.5% said they were only one race, while 7.5% 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 Gwinnett County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 42.6% or 404,175 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 28.3% and totaled 268,409 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Gwinnett County is 2.7% 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 Gwinnett County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Gwinnett County
White [42.6%]African American [28.3%]Asian [12.3%]Some Other Race [8.7%]Multiracial [7.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [0.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Gwinnett County
Estimated Total
White404,175
African American268,409
Asian116,731
Some Other Race82,905
Multiracial70,739
American Indian or Alaska Native4,980
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander566
Source: US Census Bureau