Rome Reporter

Of the 98,210 citizens living in Floyd County in 2021, 95.6% said they were only one race, while 4.4% 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 Floyd County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 77.3% or 75,956 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 14.1% and totaled 13,826 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Floyd County is 0.4% 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 Floyd County.

	Estimated Total
White	75,956
African American	13,826
Multiracial	4,288
Some Other Race	2,501
Asian	1,234
American Indian or Alaska Native	396
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	9

Source: US Census Bureau