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Of the 372,797 citizens living in Collier County in 2021, 90.7% said they were only one race, while 9.3% 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 Collier County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79.6% or 296,596 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6.6% and totaled 24,672 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Collier County is 0.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 9.4%.

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 Collier County.

	Estimated Total
White	296,596
Multiracial	34,615
African American	24,672
Some Other Race	10,632
Asian	5,554
American Indian or Alaska Native	633
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	95

Source: US Census Bureau