Huntington Times

Of the 20,625 citizens living in Lincoln County in 2021, 98.9% said they were only one race, while 1.1% 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 Lincoln County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 97.6% or 20,121 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 0.6% and totaled 122 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lincoln County is 2% 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 Lincoln County.

	Estimated Total
White	20,121
Multiracial	226
African American	122
Asian	84
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	38
American Indian or Alaska Native	34

Source: US Census Bureau