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Of the 40,829 citizens living in Sanilac County in 2021, 97.3% said they were only one race, while 2.7% 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 Sanilac County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95.4% or 38,969 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sanilac County is 1.9% 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 Sanilac County.

	Estimated Total
White	38,969
Multiracial	1,112
Some Other Race	382
African American	193
Asian	102
American Indian or Alaska Native	65
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	6

Source: US Census Bureau