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Of the 804,598 citizens living in Essex County in 2021, 93.4% said they were only one race, while 6.6% 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 Essex County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 75.5% or 607,416 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Essex County is 0.1% higher 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 Essex County.

	Estimated Total
White	607,416
Some Other Race	78,916
Multiracial	52,945
African American	35,729
Asian	27,582
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,884
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	126

Source: US Census Bureau