Burlington Reporter

Of the 169,185 citizens living in Alamance County in 2021, 95.2% said they were only one race, while 4.8% 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 Alamance County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 67.4% or 114,027 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 19.7% and totaled 33,392 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Alamance County is the same as 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 Alamance County.

	Estimated Total
White	114,027
African American	33,392
Some Other Race	10,146
Multiracial	8,096
Asian	2,898
American Indian or Alaska Native	580
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	46

Source: US Census Bureau