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Of the 58,634 citizens living in Newton County in 2021, 91.8% said they were only one race, while 8.2% 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 Newton County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85.7% or 50,223 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 1.5% and totaled 878 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Newton County is 3.6% 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 Newton County.

	Estimated Total
White	50,223
Multiracial	4,788
Asian	878
American Indian or Alaska Native	819
African American	708
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	665
Some Other Race	553

Source: US Census Bureau