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Of the 245,754 citizens living in Forsyth County in 2021, 94.3% said they were only one race, while 5.7% 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 Forsyth County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 72.6% or 178,522 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 15.4% and totaled 37,783 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Forsyth County is 0.9% higher 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 Forsyth County.

	Estimated Total
White	178,522
Asian	37,783
Multiracial	13,961
African American	9,293
Some Other Race	5,318
American Indian or Alaska Native	837
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	40

Source: US Census Bureau