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Census Bureau: 3.4% of people in Hertford County 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 22,010 citizens living in Hertford County in 2021, 96.6% said they were only one race, while 3.4% 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 Hertford County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was African American, comprising 59.1% or 13,002 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 34.4% and totaled 7,562 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hertford County is 1.4% 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 Hertford County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Hertford County
African American [59.1%]White [34.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Hertford County
Estimated Total
African American13,002
White7,562
Multiracial759
American Indian or Alaska Native302
Asian210
Some Other Race168
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander7
Source: US Census Bureau