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Of the 154,921 citizens living in Cumberland County in 2021, 91% said they were only one race, while 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 Cumberland County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 61.1% or 94,672 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 19.9% and totaled 30,821 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cumberland County is 2.3% higher 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 Cumberland County.

	Estimated Total
White	94,672
African American	30,821
Multiracial	13,879
Some Other Race	12,026
Asian	2,334
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,134
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	55

Source: US Census Bureau