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Census Bureau: 5.9% of people in Virginia identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 8,582,479 citizens living in Virginia in 2021, 94.1% said they were only one race, while 5.9% 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 Virginia who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 64.9% or 5,574,307 individuals. Following them, African Americans accounted for 19% and totaled 1,631,941 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Virginia is lower than the national average, which stands at 7%.

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 article 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 Virginia.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Virginia
White [64.9%]African American [19%]Asian [6.7%]Multiracial [5.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.5%]

Estimated Count of Racial Groups in Virginia in 2021
Estimated Total
White5,574,307
African American1,631,941
Asian578,210
Multiracial503,340
Some Other Race265,361
American Indian or Alaska Native24,007
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander5,313
Source: US Census Bureau

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