Decatur Times

Of the 33,089 citizens living in Lawrence County in 2021, 94% said they were only one race, while 6% 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 Lawrence County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 77.1% or 25,519 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 10.4% and totaled 3,453 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lawrence County is 2.9% higher than the state average, which stands at 3.1%.

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 Lawrence County.

	Estimated Total
White	25,519
African American	3,453
Multiracial	1,980
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,772
Some Other Race	299
Asian	50
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	16

Source: US Census Bureau