Carbondale Reporter

Of the 53,676 citizens living in Jackson County in 2021, 96% said they were only one race, while 4% 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 Jackson County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 74.8% or 40,131 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 14.5% and totaled 7,807 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Jackson County is 1.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.8%.

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 Jackson County.

	Estimated Total
White	40,131
African American	7,807
Multiracial	2,173
Asian	1,855
Some Other Race	1,467
American Indian or Alaska Native	155
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	88

Source: US Census Bureau