Gateway Reporter

Of the 28,040 citizens living in Dinwiddie County in 2021, 97.8% said they were only one race, while 2.2% 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 Dinwiddie County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 64.5% or 18,082 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 31.5% and totaled 8,822 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Dinwiddie County is 3.7% 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 Dinwiddie County.

	Estimated Total
White	18,082
African American	8,822
Multiracial	606
Some Other Race	283
Asian	224
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	15
American Indian or Alaska Native	8

Source: US Census Bureau