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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Census Bureau: 3.6% of people in Pittsylvania County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 60,833 citizens living in Pittsylvania County in 2021, 96.4% said they were only one race, while 3.6% 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 Pittsylvania County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 75% or 45,607 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 19.9% and totaled 12,103 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Pittsylvania County is 2.3% lower 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 Pittsylvania County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Pittsylvania County
White [75%]African American [19.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Pittsylvania County
Estimated Total
White45,607
African American12,103
Multiracial2,209
Some Other Race651
Asian230
American Indian or Alaska Native33
Source: US Census Bureau