Branson Times

Of the 55,854 citizens living in Taney 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 Taney County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.4% or 51,060 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 1.9% and totaled 1,048 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Taney County is 0.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Taney County.

	Estimated Total
White	51,060
Multiracial	2,366
African American	1,048
Some Other Race	735
Asian	352
American Indian or Alaska Native	288
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	5

Source: US Census Bureau