Huntsville Leader

Of the 101,217 citizens living in Limestone County in 2021, 95.8% said they were only one race, while 4.2% 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 Limestone County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 77.4% or 78,382 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 13.1% and totaled 13,258 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Limestone County is 1.1% higher 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 Limestone County.

	Estimated Total
White	78,382
African American	13,258
Multiracial	4,291
Some Other Race	2,563
Asian	1,814
American Indian or Alaska Native	819
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	90

Source: US Census Bureau