South Georgia Times

Of the 117,437 citizens living in Lowndes County in 2021, 95.9% said they were only one race, while 4.1% 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 Lowndes County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 54.7% or 64,243 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 37.1% and totaled 43,599 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lowndes County is 0.7% 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 Lowndes County.

	Estimated Total
White	64,243
African American	43,599
Multiracial	4,776
Some Other Race	2,274
Asian	1,753
American Indian or Alaska Native	652
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	140

Source: US Census Bureau