Winston Salem Times

Of the 380,583 citizens living in Forsyth County in 2021, 94.4% said they were only one race, while 5.6% 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 Forsyth County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 62.4% or 237,646 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 25.9% and totaled 98,510 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Forsyth County is 0.8% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.

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 Forsyth County.

	Estimated Total
White	237,646
African American	98,510
Multiracial	21,171
Some Other Race	12,159
Asian	9,217
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,634
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	246

Source: US Census Bureau