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Census Bureau: 4.5% of people in Harford County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 259,162 citizens living in Harford County in 2021, 95.5% said they were only one race, while 4.5% 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 Harford County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 76.6% or 198,632 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 14% and totaled 36,290 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Harford County is 0.9% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.4%.

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 Harford County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Harford County
White [76.6%]African American [14%]Ethnicities < 5% [9.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Harford County
Estimated Total
White198,632
African American36,290
Multiracial11,695
Asian7,579
Some Other Race4,571
American Indian or Alaska Native303
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander92
Source: US Census Bureau

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