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Of the 67,077 citizens living in Belmont County in 2021, 97.1% said they were only one race, while 2.9% 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 Belmont County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.7% or 62,162 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 3.1% and totaled 2,089 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Belmont County is 1.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 Belmont County.

	Estimated Total
White	62,162
African American	2,089
Multiracial	1,959
Asian	394
Some Other Race	364
American Indian or Alaska Native	59
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	50

Source: US Census Bureau