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Of the 1,789,781 citizens living in Wayne 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 Wayne County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 51.7% or 925,806 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 37.8% and totaled 676,504 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Wayne 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 Wayne County.

	Estimated Total
White	925,806
African American	676,504
Multiracial	77,132
Asian	61,485
Some Other Race	42,469
American Indian or Alaska Native	6,034
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	351

Source: US Census Bureau