Cobb Reporter

Of the 762,500 citizens living in Cobb County in 2021, 93.9% said they were only one race, while 6.1% 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 Cobb County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 55% or 419,267 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 27.5% and totaled 209,620 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cobb County is 1.3% higher 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 Cobb County.

	Estimated Total
White	419,267
African American	209,620
Multiracial	46,287
Some Other Race	43,820
Asian	41,619
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,523
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	364

Source: US Census Bureau