Of the 160,180 citizens living in Dorchester County in 2021, 95.4% said they were only one race, while 4.6% 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 Dorchester County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 65.4% or 104,774 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 24.8% and totaled 39,796 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in Dorchester County is 0.6% higher than the state average, which stands at 4%.
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 Dorchester County.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| White | 104,774 |
| African American | 39,796 |
| Multiracial | 7,347 |
| Some Other Race | 3,721 |
| Asian | 3,134 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 988 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 420 |
Source: US Census Bureau
