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Of the 37,501 citizens living in Essex 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 Essex County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.3% or 34,596 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 3.2% and totaled 1,198 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Essex County is 3.6% lower 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 Essex County.

	Estimated Total
White	34,596
African American	1,198
Multiracial	886
Some Other Race	638
Asian	82
American Indian or Alaska Native	73
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	28

Source: US Census Bureau