Mohawk Valley Times

Of the 53,588 citizens living in Fulton County in 2021, 95.5% said they were only one race, while 4.5% 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 Fulton County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.2% or 49,389 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.5% and totaled 807 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Fulton County is 1.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 6%.

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 Fulton County.

	Estimated Total
White	49,389
Multiracial	2,415
African American	807
Some Other Race	482
Asian	390
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	56
American Indian or Alaska Native	49

Source: US Census Bureau