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Census Bureau: 8.2% of people in Loudoun County identified as multiracial in 2021

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

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

Of the 413,574 citizens living in Loudoun County in 2021, 91.8% said they were only one race, while 8.2% 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 Loudoun County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 59.8% or 247,456 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 20% and totaled 82,609 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Loudoun County is 2.3% higher 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 Loudoun County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Loudoun County
White [59.8%]Asian [20%]Multiracial [8.2%]African American [7.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Loudoun County
Estimated Total
White247,456
Asian82,609
Multiracial33,940
African American31,631
Some Other Race16,455
American Indian or Alaska Native1,184
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander299
Source: US Census Bureau