East Montgomery Times

Of the 1,596,865 citizens living in Philadelphia County in 2021, 94.7% said they were only one race, while 5.3% 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 Philadelphia County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was African American, comprising 40.8% or 651,978 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 38.5% and totaled 614,147 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Philadelphia County is 1% higher 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 Philadelphia County.

	Estimated Total
African American	651,978
White	614,147
Some Other Race	122,488
Asian	118,297
Multiracial	84,197
American Indian or Alaska Native	5,010
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	748

Source: US Census Bureau