Southeast Allegheny News

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.

	Estimated Total
White	977,296
African American	158,005
Multiracial	50,048
Asian	49,073
Some Other Race	9,921
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,359
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	414

Source: US Census Bureau