Gateway Reporter

Of the 359,798 citizens living in Chesterfield County in 2021, 95.3% said they were only one race, while 4.7% 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 Chesterfield County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 63.7% or 229,291 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 23.4% and totaled 84,080 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Chesterfield County is 1.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.9%.

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 Chesterfield County.

	Estimated Total
White	229,291
African American	84,080
Multiracial	16,994
Some Other Race	16,010
Asian	12,117
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,008
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	298

Source: US Census Bureau