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Census Bureau: 7.6% of people in Fairfax County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,146,825 citizens living in Fairfax County in 2021, 92.4% said they were only one race, while 7.6% 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 Fairfax County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 56.6% or 649,590 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 20% and totaled 229,938 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Fairfax County is 1.7% 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 Fairfax County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Fairfax County
White [56.6%]Asian [20%]African American [9.8%]Multiracial [7.6%]Some Other Race [5.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [0.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Fairfax County
Estimated Total
White649,590
Asian229,938
African American112,569
Multiracial87,211
Some Other Race62,665
American Indian or Alaska Native4,163
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander689
Source: US Census Bureau

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