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Census Bureau: 3.8% of people in Delaware County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 573,883 citizens living in Delaware County in 2021, 96.2% said they were only one race, while 3.8% 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 Delaware County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 66.6% or 382,352 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 21.8% and totaled 125,032 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Delaware County is 0.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 Delaware County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Delaware County
White [66.6%]African American [21.8%]Asian [6%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Delaware County
Estimated Total
White382,352
African American125,032
Asian34,225
Multiracial21,892
Some Other Race9,212
American Indian or Alaska Native771
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander399
Source: US Census Bureau

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Lima• Borough of East Lansdowne• Nether Providence• Boothwyn• Borough of Darby• Broomall• Haverford Township• Borough of Ridley Park• Borough of Sharon Hill• Borough of Morton• Village Green-Green Ridge• Borough of Eddystone• Linwood• Borough of Parkside• Borough of Rutledge• Swarthmore Borough• Borough of Colwyn• Woodlyn• Borough of Upland• Borough of Collingdale• Borough of Media• Edgmont• Borough of Yeadon• Borough of Marcus Hook• Borough of Aldan• Borough of Rose Valley• Borough of Folcroft• Borough Of Norwood• Borough Of Clifton Heights• Chadds Ford• Drexel Hill• Borough Of Trainer• Borough Of Chester Heights• Borough Of Millbourne• Folsom• Lower Chichester• Borough Of Brookhaven• Borough Of Glenolden• Borough Of Lansdowne

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