Pensacola Times

Of the 318,828 citizens living in Escambia County in 2021, 92.9% said they were only one race, while 7.1% 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 Escambia County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 66.1% or 210,693 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 21.8% and totaled 69,505 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Escambia County is 2.3% 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 Escambia County.

	Estimated Total
White	210,693
African American	69,505
Multiracial	22,612
Asian	10,034
Some Other Race	4,691
American Indian or Alaska Native	809
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	484

Source: US Census Bureau