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Of the 84,909 citizens living in Orangeburg County in 2021, 98.5% said they were only one race, while 1.5% 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 Orangeburg County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was African American, comprising 61.8% or 52,461 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 35% and totaled 29,750 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Orangeburg County is 2.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 4%.

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 Orangeburg County.

	Estimated Total
African American	52,461
White	29,750
Multiracial	1,281
Asian	652
American Indian or Alaska Native	371
Some Other Race	271
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	123

Source: US Census Bureau