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Census Bureau: 3.8% of people in Rockingham County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 90,903 citizens living in Rockingham County in 2021, 96.2% said they were only one race, while 3.8% 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 Rockingham County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 73.7% or 67,003 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 18.4% and totaled 16,696 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Rockingham County is 1% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.

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 Rockingham County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Rockingham County
White [73.7%]African American [18.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Rockingham County
Estimated Total
White67,003
African American16,696
Multiracial3,479
Some Other Race2,654
Asian608
American Indian or Alaska Native359
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander104
Source: US Census Bureau

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