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Census Bureau: 4% of people in Allegheny County 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 1,246,116 citizens living in Allegheny 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 Allegheny County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 78.4% or 977,296 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 12.7% and totaled 158,005 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Allegheny County is 0.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 Allegheny County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Allegheny County
White [78.4%]African American [12.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Allegheny County
Estimated Total
White977,296
African American158,005
Multiracial50,048
Asian49,073
Some Other Race9,921
American Indian or Alaska Native1,359
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander414
Source: US Census Bureau

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