South Alabama Times

Of the 13,300 citizens living in Crenshaw County in 2021, 96.6% said they were only one race, while 3.4% 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 Crenshaw County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 70.6% or 9,392 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 24.5% and totaled 3,258 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Crenshaw County is 0.3% higher than the state average, which stands at 3.1%.

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 Crenshaw County.

	Estimated Total
White	9,392
African American	3,258
Multiracial	449
Asian	174
American Indian or Alaska Native	21
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	5
Some Other Race	1

Source: US Census Bureau