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Of the 10,367,022 citizens living in North Carolina in 2021, 95.2% said they were only one race, while 4.8% 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 North Carolina who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 66.2% or 6,865,508 individuals. Following them, African Americans accounted for 21.2% and totaled 2,193,147 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in North Carolina is lower than the national average, which stands at 7%.

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 article 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 North Carolina.

	Estimated Total
White	6,865,508
African American	2,193,147
Multiracial	500,458
Some Other Race	372,381
Asian	314,690
American Indian or Alaska Native	113,719
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	7,119

Source: US Census Bureau