Okeechobee Times

Of the 39,716 citizens living in Okeechobee County in 2021, 94.8% said they were only one race, while 5.2% 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 Okeechobee County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79% or 31,392 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 8.6% and totaled 3,424 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Okeechobee County is 4.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 9.4%.

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 Okeechobee County.

	Estimated Total
White	31,392
African American	3,424
Some Other Race	2,301
Multiracial	2,048
Asian	355
American Indian or Alaska Native	145
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	51

Source: US Census Bureau