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Of the 41,758 citizens living in Gratiot County in 2021, 96.7% said they were only one race, while 3.3% 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 Gratiot County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 89.3% or 37,303 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 5.9% and totaled 2,464 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Gratiot County is 1.3% 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 Gratiot County.

	Estimated Total
White	37,303
African American	2,464
Multiracial	1,376
Some Other Race	262
Asian	232
American Indian or Alaska Native	96
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	25

Source: US Census Bureau