Orlando Standard

Of the 1,409,949 citizens living in Orange County in 2021, 88.5% said they were only one race, while 11.5% 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 Orange County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 55.5% or 781,989 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 20.7% and totaled 292,384 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Orange County is 2.1% higher 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 Orange County.

	Estimated Total
White	781,989
African American	292,384
Multiracial	161,507
Some Other Race	95,860
Asian	73,495
American Indian or Alaska Native	3,337
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	1,377

Source: US Census Bureau