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Census Bureau: 4% of people in Isle of Wight County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 38,301 citizens living in Isle of Wight County in 2021, 96% said they were only one race, while 4% 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 Isle of Wight County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 71.2% or 27,260 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 22.6% and totaled 8,638 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Isle of Wight County is 1.9% lower 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 Isle of Wight County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Isle of Wight County
White [71.2%]African American [22.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Isle of Wight County
Estimated Total
White27,260
African American8,638
Multiracial1,538
Some Other Race456
Asian368
American Indian or Alaska Native29
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander12
Source: US Census Bureau