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Of the 39,303 citizens living in Mayes County in 2021, 86.8% said they were only one race, while 13.2% 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 Mayes County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 64.5% or 25,331 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 20.8% and totaled 8,183 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Mayes County is 3.2% 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 Mayes County.

	Estimated Total
White	25,331
American Indian or Alaska Native	8,183
Multiracial	5,201
Some Other Race	245
Asian	164
African American	145
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	34

Source: US Census Bureau