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Of the 49,609 citizens living in Edgecombe County in 2021, 97.5% said they were only one race, while 2.5% 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 Edgecombe County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was African American, comprising 56.8% or 28,170 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 38.7% and totaled 19,212 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Edgecombe County is 2.3% 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 Edgecombe County.

	Estimated Total
African American	28,170
White	19,212
Multiracial	1,234
Some Other Race	716
Asian	117
American Indian or Alaska Native	114
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	46

Source: US Census Bureau