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Census Bureau: 3.5% of people in Prince Edward County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 21,887 citizens living in Prince Edward County in 2021, 96.5% said they were only one race, while 3.5% 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 Prince Edward County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 62.6% or 13,694 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 31.2% and totaled 6,825 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Prince Edward County is 2.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.9%.

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 Prince Edward County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Prince Edward County
White [62.6%]African American [31.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Prince Edward County
Estimated Total
White13,694
African American6,825
Multiracial762
Some Other Race201
Asian194
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander131
American Indian or Alaska Native80
Source: US Census Bureau

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