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Of the 108,836 citizens living in St. Lawrence 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 St. Lawrence County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.3% or 100,484 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 2.7% and totaled 2,933 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in St. Lawrence County is 3.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 6%.

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 St. Lawrence County.

	Estimated Total
White	100,484
African American	2,933
Multiracial	2,755
Asian	1,113
Some Other Race	1,059
American Indian or Alaska Native	431
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	61

Source: US Census Bureau