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Census Bureau: 6.4% of people in Middlesex 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 858,770 citizens living in Middlesex County in 2021, 93.6% said they were only one race, while 6.4% 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 Middlesex County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 51.4% or 441,363 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 24.6% and totaled 211,678 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Middlesex County is 0.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 6.7%.

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 Middlesex County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Middlesex County
White [51.4%]Asian [24.6%]African American [10.2%]Some Other Race [6.9%]Multiracial [6.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [0.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Middlesex County
Estimated Total
White441,363
Asian211,678
African American87,519
Some Other Race59,204
Multiracial54,785
American Indian or Alaska Native3,868
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander353
Source: US Census Bureau

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Princeton Meadows• Society Hill• Borough of Milltown• Borough of Highland Park• Borough of Dunellen• Borough of Jamesburg• Kendall Park• Borough of Spotswood• City of New Brunswick• Concordia• Monmouth Junction• Old Bridge• Cranbury• City of South Amboy• Dayton• Whittingham• Plainsboro Center• Woodbridge• Avenel• City of Perth Amboy• Laurence Harbor• Sewaren• Borough of South River• Rossmoor• Madison Park• Port Reading• Borough of Sayreville• Borough of Metuchen• Fords• Borough of Carteret• Colonia• Heathcote• Iselin• South Brunswick• Borough Of South Plainfield• Clearbrook Park• Borough Of Helmetta• Brownville• Borough Of Middlesex

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