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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Census Bureau: 4.2% of people in Bucks County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 643,872 citizens living in Bucks County in 2021, 95.8% said they were only one race, while 4.2% 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 Bucks County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85.1% or 548,081 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 4.8% and totaled 30,711 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Bucks County is 0.1% 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 Bucks County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Bucks County
White [85.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [14.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Bucks County
Estimated Total
White548,081
Asian30,711
Multiracial27,324
African American25,405
Some Other Race11,720
American Indian or Alaska Native533
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander98
Source: US Census Bureau