Grayson Times

Of the 134,205 citizens living in Grayson County in 2021, 92.5% said they were only one race, while 7.5% 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 Grayson County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 82.4% or 110,567 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 5.6% and totaled 7,531 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Grayson County is 3.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.9%.

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 Grayson County.

	Estimated Total
White	110,567
Multiracial	10,084
African American	7,531
Some Other Race	2,908
Asian	2,097
American Indian or Alaska Native	999
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	19

Source: US Census Bureau