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Census Bureau: 6.2% of people in Spotsylvania County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 138,493 citizens living in Spotsylvania County in 2021, 93.8% said they were only one race, while 6.2% 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 Spotsylvania County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 69.7% or 96,515 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 16.5% and totaled 22,900 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Spotsylvania County is 0.3% 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 Spotsylvania County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Spotsylvania County
White [69.7%]African American [16.5%]Multiracial [6.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Spotsylvania County
Estimated Total
White96,515
African American22,900
Multiracial8,622
Some Other Race6,155
Asian3,728
American Indian or Alaska Native504
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander69
Source: US Census Bureau

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