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Census Bureau: 4.3% of people in New Kent County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 22,519 citizens living in New Kent County in 2021, 95.7% said they were only one race, while 4.3% 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 New Kent County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80.5% or 18,130 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 12.7% and totaled 2,854 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in New Kent County is 1.6% 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 New Kent County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in New Kent County
White [80.5%]African American [12.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in New Kent County
Estimated Total
White18,130
African American2,854
Multiracial977
Asian233
American Indian or Alaska Native177
Some Other Race148
Source: US Census Bureau