USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau
USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau
The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Tennessee who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 75.8% or 5,198,206 individuals. Following them, African Americans accounted for 16.5% and totaled 1,130,608 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in Tennessee is lower than the national average, which stands at 7%.
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 article 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 Tennessee.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| White | 5,198,206 |
| African American | 1,130,608 |
| Multiracial | 261,593 |
| Asian | 125,581 |
| Some Other Race | 123,978 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15,219 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4,312 |
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