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Of the 122,059 citizens living in Jasper County in 2021, 94.2% said they were only one race, while 5.8% 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 Jasper County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 87.8% or 107,227 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.9% and totaled 2,296 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Jasper County is 1.2% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Jasper County.

	Estimated Total
White	107,227
Multiracial	7,090
African American	2,296
Some Other Race	2,219
Asian	1,467
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,453
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	307

Source: US Census Bureau