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Census Bureau: 1.9% of people in Middlesex County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 10,686 citizens living in Middlesex County in 2021, 98.1% said they were only one race, while 1.9% 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 Middlesex County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 78.8% or 8,422 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 15.7% and totaled 1,676 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Middlesex County is 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 Middlesex County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Middlesex County
White [78.8%]African American [15.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Middlesex County
Estimated Total
White8,422
African American1,676
Some Other Race208
Multiracial198
Asian149
American Indian or Alaska Native22
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander11
Source: US Census Bureau