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Census Bureau: 6.2% of people in New Haven 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 864,751 citizens living in New Haven County in 2021, 93.8% said they were only one race, while 6.2% 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 Haven County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 69.1% or 597,439 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 13.8% and totaled 119,484 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in New Haven County is 0.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 6.3%.

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 Haven County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in New Haven County
White [69.1%]African American [13.8%]Some Other Race [6.6%]Multiracial [6.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in New Haven County
Estimated Total
White597,439
African American119,484
Some Other Race57,149
Multiracial53,505
Asian35,318
American Indian or Alaska Native1,526
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander330
Source: US Census Bureau

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