Greensboro Reporter

Of the 537,113 citizens living in Guilford County in 2021, 95.4% said they were only one race, while 4.6% 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 Guilford County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 52.5% or 282,055 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 34.4% and totaled 184,695 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Guilford County is 0.2% lower 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 Guilford County.

	Estimated Total
White	282,055
African American	184,695
Asian	27,676
Multiracial	24,670
Some Other Race	15,623
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,196
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	198

Source: US Census Bureau