Bristol Reporter

Of the 576,070 citizens living in Bristol County in 2021, 93.5% said they were only one race, while 6.5% 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 Bristol County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 81.5% or 469,595 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Bristol County is the same as 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 Bristol County.

	Estimated Total
White	469,595
Multiracial	37,260
Some Other Race	31,941
African American	23,541
Asian	12,839
American Indian or Alaska Native	856
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	38

Source: US Census Bureau