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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Census Bureau: 4.6% of people in Dorchester County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

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.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Dorchester County
White [65.4%]African American [24.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [9.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Dorchester County
Estimated Total
White104,774
African American39,796
Multiracial7,347
Some Other Race3,721
Asian3,134
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander988
American Indian or Alaska Native420
Source: US Census Bureau

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