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Census Bureau: 4.6% of people in Guilford County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 537,113 citizens living in Guilford County in 2021, 95.4% said they were only one race, while 4.6% 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 Guilford County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 52.5% or 282,055 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 34.4% and totaled 184,695 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Guilford County is 0.2% 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 Guilford County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Guilford County
White [52.5%]African American [34.4%]Asian [5.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Guilford County
Estimated Total
White282,055
African American184,695
Asian27,676
Multiracial24,670
Some Other Race15,623
American Indian or Alaska Native2,196
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander198
Source: US Census Bureau