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Of the 95,488 citizens living in Cape May County in 2021, 96.1% said they were only one race, while 3.9% 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 Cape May County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88.9% or 84,874 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 3.9% and totaled 3,708 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cape May County is 2.8% 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 Cape May County.

	Estimated Total
White	84,874
African American	3,708
Multiracial	3,687
Some Other Race	2,465
Asian	719
American Indian or Alaska Native	35

Source: US Census Bureau