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Of the 27,424 citizens living in Upson County in 2021, 98.4% said they were only one race, while 1.6% 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 Upson County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 67.8% or 18,591 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 29% and totaled 7,942 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Upson County is 3.2% 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 Upson County.

	Estimated Total
White	18,591
African American	7,942
Multiracial	432
Some Other Race	205
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	131
Asian	62
American Indian or Alaska Native	61

Source: US Census Bureau