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Census Bureau: 7.2% of people in Newport News city 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 185,069 citizens living in Newport News city in 2021, 92.8% said they were only one race, while 7.2% 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 Newport News city who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 45.5% or 84,120 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 41% and totaled 75,877 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Newport News city is 1.3% 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 Newport News city.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Newport News city
White [45.5%]African American [41%]Multiracial [7.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Newport News city
Estimated Total
White84,120
African American75,877
Multiracial13,408
Asian6,371
Some Other Race4,587
American Indian or Alaska Native464
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander242
Source: US Census Bureau

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