Fredericksburg Leader

Of the 30,861 citizens living in Caroline County in 2021, 95.5% said they were only one race, while 4.5% 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 Caroline County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 65.1% or 20,078 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 25.5% and totaled 7,880 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Caroline County is 1.4% 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 Caroline County.

	Estimated Total
White	20,078
African American	7,880
Multiracial	1,402
Some Other Race	1,067
Asian	318
American Indian or Alaska Native	116

Source: US Census Bureau