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Census Bureau: 7.5% of people in Virginia Beach city identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 457,658 citizens living in Virginia Beach city in 2021, 92.5% said they were only one race, while 7.5% 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 Virginia Beach city who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 63.9% or 292,528 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 19% and totaled 86,913 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Virginia Beach city is 1.6% higher than the state average, which stands at 5.9%.

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 Virginia Beach city.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Virginia Beach city
White [63.9%]African American [19%]Multiracial [7.5%]Asian [7%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Virginia Beach city
Estimated Total
White292,528
African American86,913
Multiracial34,495
Asian32,069
Some Other Race10,000
American Indian or Alaska Native1,105
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander548
Source: US Census Bureau