Brevard Sun

Of the 601,573 citizens living in Brevard County in 2021, 93.5% said they were only one race, while 6.5% 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 Brevard County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 78.8% or 474,112 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 9.7% and totaled 58,474 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Brevard County is 2.9% 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 Brevard County.

	Estimated Total
White	474,112
African American	58,474
Multiracial	39,043
Asian	14,471
Some Other Race	13,435
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,623
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	415

Source: US Census Bureau