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Of the 957,989 citizens living in Pinellas County in 2021, 94.5% said they were only one race, while 5.5% 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 Pinellas County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 78.5% or 751,619 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 10.3% and totaled 98,447 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Pinellas County is 3.9% lower than the state average, which stands at 9.4%.

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 Pinellas County.

	Estimated Total
White	751,619
African American	98,447
Multiracial	53,074
Asian	33,477
Some Other Race	18,436
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,091
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	845

Source: US Census Bureau