Emerald Coast Times

Of the 184,345 citizens living in Santa Rosa County in 2021, 94% said they were only one race, while 6% 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 Santa Rosa County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 83.7% or 154,250 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 5.9% and totaled 10,831 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Santa Rosa County is 3.4% 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 Santa Rosa County.

	Estimated Total
White	154,250
Multiracial	10,976
African American	10,831
Some Other Race	3,777
Asian	3,383
American Indian or Alaska Native	647
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	481

Source: US Census Bureau