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Of the 10,814 citizens living in Mackinac County in 2021, 94.6% said they were only one race, while 5.4% 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 Mackinac County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 73.3% or 7,929 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 15.6% and totaled 1,685 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Mackinac County is 0.8% 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 Mackinac County.

	Estimated Total
White	7,929
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,685
Multiracial	580
African American	381
Some Other Race	105
Asian	96
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	38

Source: US Census Bureau