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Of the 34,426 citizens living in Ford County in 2021, 89.4% said they were only one race, while 10.6% 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 Ford County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 77.1% or 26,557 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Ford County is 4.5% higher than the state average, which stands at 6.1%.

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 Ford County.

	Estimated Total
White	26,557
Multiracial	3,661
Some Other Race	2,717
African American	729
Asian	474
American Indian or Alaska Native	257
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	31

Source: US Census Bureau