Census Bureau: 8.5% of people in Providence County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

By Providence Reporter

Nov 3, 2023

Of the 656,672 citizens living in Providence County in 2021, 91.5% said they were only one race, while 8.5% 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 Providence County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 68.4% or 449,446 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Providence County is 1.9% higher than the state average, which stands at 6.6%.

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 Providence County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Providence County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Providence County

	Estimated Total
White	449,446
Some Other Race	60,390
African American	60,374
Multiracial	55,696
Asian	27,524
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,638
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	604

Source: US Census Bureau

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