Central Virginia Times

Of the 20,374 citizens living in Greene County in 2021, 94.9% said they were only one race, while 5.1% 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 Greene County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 81.3% or 16,568 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6.3% and totaled 1,292 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Greene County is 0.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.9%.

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 Greene County.

	Estimated Total
White	16,568
African American	1,292
Multiracial	1,029
Some Other Race	1,008
Asian	425
American Indian or Alaska Native	36
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	16

Source: US Census Bureau