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Of the 4,997,675 citizens living in Alabama in 2021, 96.9% said they were only one race, while 3.1% 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 Alabama who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 66.8% or 3,338,590 individuals. Following them, African Americans accounted for 26.5% and totaled 1,324,233 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Alabama is lower than the national average, which stands at 7%.

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 article 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 Alabama.

	Estimated Total
White	3,338,590
African American	1,324,233
Multiracial	155,315
Some Other Race	86,013
Asian	70,161
American Indian or Alaska Native	21,661
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	1,702

Source: US Census Bureau