Census Bureau: 2.7% of people in Westmoreland County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

By Westmoreland Review

Nov 3, 2023

Of the 355,107 citizens living in Westmoreland County in 2021, 97.3% said they were only one race, while 2.7% 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 Westmoreland County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93.6% or 332,528 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 2.3% and totaled 8,233 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Westmoreland County is 1.6% 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 Westmoreland County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Westmoreland County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Westmoreland County

	Estimated Total
White	332,528
Multiracial	9,583
African American	8,233
Asian	3,590
Some Other Race	964
American Indian or Alaska Native	170
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	39

Source: US Census Bureau

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