Prince William Reporter

Of the 477,224 citizens living in Prince William 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 Prince William County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 52.8% or 252,212 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 20.9% and totaled 99,576 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Prince William County is 3.1% higher than the state average, which stands at 5.9%.

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 Prince William County.

	Estimated Total
White	252,212
African American	99,576
Asian	44,982
Multiracial	42,801
Some Other Race	35,054
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,219
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	380

Source: US Census Bureau