Duval Times

Of the 983,153 citizens living in Duval County in 2021, 93.5% said they were only one race, while 6.5% 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 Duval County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 56.1% or 551,519 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 29.4% and totaled 289,401 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Duval County is 2.9% 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 Duval County.

	Estimated Total
White	551,519
African American	289,401
Multiracial	63,491
Asian	46,547
Some Other Race	29,654
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,875
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	666

Source: US Census Bureau