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Of the 981,892 citizens living in Delaware in 2021, 95% said they were only one race, while 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 Delaware who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 65.7% or 645,409 individuals. Following them, African Americans accounted for 22% and totaled 215,745 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Delaware is lower than the national average, which stands at 7%.

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 article 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 Delaware.

	Estimated Total
White	645,409
African American	215,745
Multiracial	49,512
Asian	39,684
Some Other Race	28,095
American Indian or Alaska Native	3,064
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	383

Source: US Census Bureau