Chapel Hill Review

Of the 147,376 citizens living in Orange County 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 Orange County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 73.2% or 107,887 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 11.1% and totaled 16,286 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Orange County is 0.2% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.

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 Orange County.

	Estimated Total
White	107,887
African American	16,286
Asian	11,607
Multiracial	7,421
Some Other Race	3,227
American Indian or Alaska Native	934
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	14

Source: US Census Bureau