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Census Bureau: 4.4% of people in Chesterfield 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 43,655 citizens living in Chesterfield County in 2021, 95.6% said they were only one race, while 4.4% 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 Chesterfield County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 62.6% or 27,344 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 31.2% and totaled 13,615 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Chesterfield County is 0.4% higher than the state average, which stands at 4%.

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 Chesterfield County.

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

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Chesterfield County
Estimated Total
White27,344
African American13,615
Multiracial1,922
Some Other Race474
Asian219
American Indian or Alaska Native81
Source: US Census Bureau

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