NYC Gazette

Of the 1,468,262 citizens living in Bronx County in 2021, 91.4% said they were only one race, while 8.6% 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 Bronx County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was African American, comprising 34.5% or 506,087 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Bronx County is 2.6% higher than the state average, which stands at 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 Bronx County.

	Estimated Total
African American	506,087
Some Other Race	472,873
White	292,577
Multiracial	126,716
Asian	56,291
American Indian or Alaska Native	11,649
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	2,069

Source: US Census Bureau