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Of the 956,446 citizens living in Fairfield County in 2021, 93.3% said they were only one race, while 6.7% 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 Fairfield County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 68% or 650,345 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 11.5% and totaled 109,668 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Fairfield County is 0.4% higher than the state average, which stands at 6.3%.

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 Fairfield County.

	Estimated Total
White	650,345
African American	109,668
Some Other Race	77,453
Multiracial	64,122
Asian	52,143
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,175
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	540

Source: US Census Bureau