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Of the 39,652 citizens living in Sequoyah County in 2021, 89.7% said they were only one race, while 10.3% 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 Sequoyah County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 62.8% or 24,883 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 22.3% and totaled 8,851 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sequoyah County is 0.3% higher than the state average, which stands at 10%.

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 Sequoyah County.

	Estimated Total
White	24,883
American Indian or Alaska Native	8,851
Multiracial	4,101
African American	836
Some Other Race	593
Asian	364
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	24

Source: US Census Bureau