Atlantic County Times

Of the 273,865 citizens living in Atlantic County in 2021, 92.7% said they were only one race, while 7.3% 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 Atlantic County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 61.7% or 168,911 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 13.7% and totaled 37,629 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Atlantic County is 0.6% higher than the state average, which stands at 6.7%.

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 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 Atlantic County.

	Estimated Total
White	168,911
African American	37,629
Some Other Race	24,305
Asian	21,465
Multiracial	20,022
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,400
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	133

Source: US Census Bureau