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Of the 80,705 citizens living in Caldwell County in 2021, 96.4% said they were only one race, while 3.6% 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 Caldwell County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 87.8% or 70,857 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 4.2% and totaled 3,379 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Caldwell County is 1.2% 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 Caldwell County.

	Estimated Total
White	70,857
African American	3,379
Some Other Race	2,898
Multiracial	2,893
Asian	444
American Indian or Alaska Native	124
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	110

Source: US Census Bureau