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Thursday, September 11, 2025

Census Bureau: 4% of people in Delaware County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Of the 211,121 citizens living in Delaware 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 Delaware County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.5% or 178,326 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 7.1% and totaled 14,967 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Delaware 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 Delaware County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Delaware County
White [84.5%]Asian [7.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Delaware County
Estimated Total
White178,326
Asian14,967
Multiracial8,531
African American7,569
Some Other Race1,553
American Indian or Alaska Native149
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander26
Source: US Census Bureau

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