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Of the 5,520 citizens living in Luce County in 2021, 93.9% said they were only one race, while 6.1% 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 Luce County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 78.6% or 4,338 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 9.1% and totaled 501 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Luce County is 1.5% 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 Luce County.

	Estimated Total
White	4,338
African American	501
Multiracial	339
American Indian or Alaska Native	267
Some Other Race	32
Asian	31
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	12

Source: US Census Bureau