Charleston Reporter

Of the 404,946 citizens living in Charleston County in 2021, 96.8% said they were only one race, while 3.2% 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 Charleston County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 67.4% or 273,058 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 25.4% and totaled 102,981 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Charleston County is 0.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 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 Charleston County.

	Estimated Total
White	273,058
African American	102,981
Multiracial	12,838
Some Other Race	8,039
Asian	6,687
American Indian or Alaska Native	978
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	365

Source: US Census Bureau