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Of the 1,934,551 citizens living in Broward County in 2021, 88.9% said they were only one race, while 11.1% 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 Broward County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 52.5% or 1,015,505 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 28.5% and totaled 552,187 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Broward County is 1.7% higher than the state average, which stands at 9.4%.

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 Broward County.

	Estimated Total
White	1,015,505
African American	552,187
Multiracial	214,922
Some Other Race	75,989
Asian	69,993
American Indian or Alaska Native	4,828
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	1,127

Source: US Census Bureau