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Of the 62,148 citizens living in Stanly County in 2021, 97.5% said they were only one race, while 2.5% 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 Stanly County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 82.8% or 51,428 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 11.7% and totaled 7,288 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Stanly County is 2.3% 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 Stanly County.

	Estimated Total
White	51,428
African American	7,288
Multiracial	1,524
Asian	1,149
Some Other Race	505
American Indian or Alaska Native	242
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	12

Source: US Census Bureau