Quantcast

Fairfield Reporter

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Census Bureau: 3.8% of people in Fairfield County identified as multiracial in 2021

Webp nickorsini300x375

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Of the 157,622 citizens living in Fairfield County in 2021, 96.2% said they were only one race, while 3.8% 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 Fairfield County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85% or 133,978 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 8.2% and totaled 12,864 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Fairfield County is 0.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 Fairfield County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Fairfield County
White [85%]African American [8.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Fairfield County
Estimated Total
White133,978
African American12,864
Multiracial6,012
Asian3,134
Some Other Race1,413
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander131
American Indian or Alaska Native90
Source: US Census Bureau

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate

MORE NEWS