Staten Island Reporter

Of the 493,194 citizens living in Richmond County in 2021, 94.2% said they were only one race, while 5.8% 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 Richmond County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 69.4% or 342,071 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 10.4% and totaled 51,336 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Richmond County is 0.2% 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 Richmond County.

	Estimated Total
White	342,071
Asian	51,336
African American	49,752
Multiracial	28,383
Some Other Race	20,020
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,442
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	190

Source: US Census Bureau