Census Bureau: 6.9% of people in Bergen County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

By NW Bergen News

Nov 3, 2023

Of the 952,979 citizens living in Bergen County in 2021, 93.1% said they were only one race, while 6.9% 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 Bergen County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 66% or 628,654 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 16.6% and totaled 158,200 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Bergen County is 0.2% higher than the state average, which stands at 6.7%.

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 Bergen County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Bergen County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Bergen County

	Estimated Total
White	628,654
Asian	158,200
Multiracial	65,554
African American	54,982
Some Other Race	43,146
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,159
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	284

Source: US Census Bureau

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