Morristown Times

Of the 23,377 citizens living in Grainger County in 2021, 98.1% said they were only one race, while 1.9% 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 Grainger County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 96.9% or 22,659 individuals. Following them, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander accounted for 0.5% and totaled 123 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Grainger County is 1.9% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.8%.

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 Grainger County.

	Estimated Total
White	22,659
Multiracial	444
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	123
African American	70
American Indian or Alaska Native	46
Asian	22
Some Other Race	13

Source: US Census Bureau