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Of the 40,781 citizens living in Upshur County in 2021, 95.9% said they were only one race, while 4.1% 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 Upshur County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.8% or 34,567 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 8.1% and totaled 3,322 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Upshur County is 6.8% 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 Upshur County.

	Estimated Total
White	34,567
African American	3,322
Multiracial	1,661
Some Other Race	895
Asian	179
American Indian or Alaska Native	157

Source: US Census Bureau