Southern West Virginia News

Of the 41,056 citizens living in Fayette County in 2021, 98.3% said they were only one race, while 1.7% 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 Fayette County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93% or 38,194 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 5% and totaled 2,034 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Fayette County is 1.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.1%.

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 Fayette County.

	Estimated Total
White	38,194
African American	2,034
Multiracial	691
American Indian or Alaska Native	68
Some Other Race	37
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	18
Asian	14

Source: US Census Bureau