Panama City Reporter

Of the 181,384 citizens living in Bay County in 2021, 94.4% said they were only one race, while 5.6% 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 Bay County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79.1% or 143,397 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 10.4% and totaled 18,806 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Bay County is 3.8% 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 Bay County.

	Estimated Total
White	143,397
African American	18,806
Multiracial	10,231
Asian	3,979
Some Other Race	3,808
American Indian or Alaska Native	908
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	255

Source: US Census Bureau