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Of the 76,644 citizens living in Cayuga County in 2021, 96% said they were only one race, while 4% 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 Cayuga County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 90.1% or 69,046 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 4% and totaled 3,040 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cayuga County is 2% 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 Cayuga County.

	Estimated Total
White	69,046
Multiracial	3,082
African American	3,040
Some Other Race	789
Asian	565
American Indian or Alaska Native	116
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	6

Source: US Census Bureau