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Of the 429,336 citizens living in Sarasota County in 2021, 95.7% said they were only one race, while 4.3% 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 Sarasota County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 87.9% or 377,600 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 4.3% and totaled 18,663 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sarasota County is 5.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 9.4%.

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 Sarasota County.

	Estimated Total
White	377,600
African American	18,663
Multiracial	18,654
Asian	7,642
Some Other Race	5,617
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,035
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	125

Source: US Census Bureau