Census Bureau: 2.4% of people in Cambria County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

By Cambria Times

Nov 3, 2023

Of the 134,048 citizens living in Cambria County in 2021, 97.6% said they were only one race, while 2.4% 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 Cambria County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.8% or 124,426 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 3.7% and totaled 4,931 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cambria County is 1.9% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 Cambria County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Cambria County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Cambria County

	Estimated Total
White	124,426
African American	4,931
Multiracial	3,284
Some Other Race	695
Asian	613
American Indian or Alaska Native	76
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	23

Source: US Census Bureau

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