Palm Coast Times

Of the 265,724 citizens living in St. Johns County in 2021, 94.7% said they were only one race, while 5.3% 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 St. Johns County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.9% or 225,524 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 5.3% and totaled 14,216 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in St. Johns County is 4.1% 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 St. Johns County.

	Estimated Total
White	225,524
African American	14,216
Multiracial	14,147
Asian	8,050
Some Other Race	3,250
American Indian or Alaska Native	358
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	179

Source: US Census Bureau