DeKalb Times

Of the 100,922 citizens living in DeKalb County in 2021, 95.3% said they were only one race, while 4.7% 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 DeKalb County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 81.1% or 81,826 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 7.9% and totaled 7,964 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in DeKalb County is 1.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.8%.

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 DeKalb County.

	Estimated Total
White	81,826
African American	7,964
Multiracial	4,736
Some Other Race	3,859
Asian	2,311
American Indian or Alaska Native	200
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	26

Source: US Census Bureau