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Census Bureau: 4.8% of people in New Castle County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 567,769 citizens living in New Castle 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 New Castle County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 60.8% or 345,223 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 25.2% and totaled 143,241 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in New Castle County is 0.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 5%.

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 New Castle County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in New Castle County
White [60.8%]African American [25.2%]Asian [5.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in New Castle County
Estimated Total
White345,223
African American143,241
Asian32,870
Multiracial27,041
Some Other Race18,045
American Indian or Alaska Native1,130
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander219
Source: US Census Bureau