Plymouth Reporter

Of the 527,602 citizens living in Plymouth County in 2021, 95.1% said they were only one race, while 4.9% 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 Plymouth County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80.6% or 425,485 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 9.3% and totaled 48,869 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Plymouth County is 1.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 6.5%.

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 Plymouth County.

	Estimated Total
White	425,485
African American	48,869
Multiracial	25,815
Some Other Race	18,223
Asian	8,283
American Indian or Alaska Native	790
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	137

Source: US Census Bureau