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Of the 190,540 citizens living in Saginaw County in 2021, 95.2% said they were only one race, while 4.8% 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 Saginaw County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 73.1% or 139,345 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 19% and totaled 36,205 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Saginaw County is 0.2% 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 Saginaw County.

	Estimated Total
White	139,345
African American	36,205
Multiracial	9,210
Some Other Race	2,835
Asian	2,280
American Indian or Alaska Native	629
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	36

Source: US Census Bureau