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Of the 790,938 citizens living in Oklahoma County in 2021, 90.7% said they were only one race, while 9.3% 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 Oklahoma County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 65% or 513,819 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 14.9% and totaled 117,847 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Oklahoma County is 0.7% lower than the state average, which stands at 10%.

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 Oklahoma County.

	Estimated Total
White	513,819
African American	117,847
Multiracial	73,948
Some Other Race	34,324
Asian	25,852
American Indian or Alaska Native	24,445
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	703

Source: US Census Bureau