Peach Tree Times

Of the 10,625,615 citizens living in Georgia 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 Georgia who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 55.9% or 5,934,931 individuals. Following them, African Americans accounted for 31.5% and totaled 3,350,903 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Georgia is lower than the national average, which stands at 7%.

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 article 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 Georgia.

	Estimated Total
White	5,934,931
African American	3,350,903
Multiracial	514,903
Asian	448,181
Some Other Race	334,875
American Indian or Alaska Native	34,928
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	6,894

Source: US Census Bureau