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Of the 88,644 citizens living in Lapeer County in 2021, 96.7% said they were only one race, while 3.3% 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 Lapeer County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93.9% or 83,274 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.2% and totaled 1,036 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lapeer County is 1.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Lapeer County.

	Estimated Total
White	83,274
Multiracial	2,916
African American	1,036
Some Other Race	795
Asian	332
American Indian or Alaska Native	286
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	5

Source: US Census Bureau