South Georgia Times

Of the 36,084 citizens living in Ware County in 2021, 96.4% said they were only one race, while 3.6% 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 Ware County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 63.4% or 22,870 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 30.4% and totaled 10,981 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Ware County is 1.2% 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 Ware County.

	Estimated Total
White	22,870
African American	10,981
Multiracial	1,296
Asian	424
Some Other Race	348
American Indian or Alaska Native	136
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	29

Source: US Census Bureau