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Of the 104,050 citizens living in Bay County in 2021, 95.7% said they were only one race, while 4.3% 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 Bay County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93.1% or 96,834 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.4% and totaled 1,471 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Bay County is 0.3% lower 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 Bay County.

	Estimated Total
White	96,834
Multiracial	4,432
African American	1,471
Asian	548
Some Other Race	428
American Indian or Alaska Native	284
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	53

Source: US Census Bureau