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Of the 1,001,982 citizens living in St. Louis 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 St. Louis County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 65.3% or 653,837 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 24.2% and totaled 242,234 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in St. Louis County is 0.1% 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 St. Louis County.

	Estimated Total
White	653,837
African American	242,234
Multiracial	46,760
Asian	45,546
Some Other Race	12,303
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,074
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	228

Source: US Census Bureau