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Of the 20,824 citizens living in Worth County in 2021, 97.2% said they were only one race, while 2.8% 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 Worth County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 68.5% or 14,273 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 27.5% and totaled 5,731 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Worth County is 2% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.

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 Worth County.

	Estimated Total
White	14,273
African American	5,731
Multiracial	575
Asian	170
American Indian or Alaska Native	35
Some Other Race	34
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	6

Source: US Census Bureau