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Of the 37,046 citizens living in Okmulgee County in 2021, 87.8% said they were only one race, while 12.2% 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 Okmulgee County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 63.5% or 23,540 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 15.5% and totaled 5,724 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Okmulgee County is 2.2% higher than the state average, which stands at 10%.

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 Okmulgee County.

	Estimated Total
White	23,540
American Indian or Alaska Native	5,724
Multiracial	4,529
African American	2,813
Some Other Race	235
Asian	186
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	19

Source: US Census Bureau