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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Census Bureau: 5% of people in Luzerne County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 324,825 citizens living in Luzerne 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 Luzerne County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 83.2% or 270,201 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 5.3% and totaled 17,111 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Luzerne County is 0.7% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 Luzerne County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Luzerne County
White [83.2%]African American [5.3%]Some Other Race [5.2%]Multiracial [5%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Luzerne County
Estimated Total
White270,201
African American17,111
Some Other Race16,777
Multiracial16,317
Asian3,752
American Indian or Alaska Native358
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander309
Source: US Census Bureau

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Borough of Conyngham• Weston• Harleigh• East Berwick• Borough of Sugar Notch• Wilkes-Barre• Upper Exeter• Mountain Top• Borough of Yatesville• Chase• Borough of Luzerne• Wanamie• Borough of West Wyoming• Borough of Wyoming• West Nanticoke• Hickory Hills• Silkworth• Sheatown• Trucksville• Borough of Forty Fort• Inkerman• Borough of Dupont• Pardeesville• Lattimer• Borough of Laflin• Borough of Warrior Run• Beech Mountain Lakes• Borough of Hughestown• Mocanaqua• Bear Creek• Shavertown• Borough of New Columbus• Hunlock• Borough of Shickshinny• Borough of Penn Lake Park• Borough of Edwardsville• City of Pittston• Borough of Avoca• Borough of Harveys Lake• Borough of Nescopeck• Borough of White Haven• Bear Creek Village• City of Hazleton• Borough of West Pittston• Hudson• Borough of Pringle• Borough of Swoyersville• Black Creek• Borough Of Laurel Run• Borough Of Jeddo• Pikes Creek• Borough Of Freeland• Browntown• Borough Of Nuangola• Wright• City Of Nanticoke• Borough Of Duryea• Borough Of West Hazleton• Borough Of Larksville• Borough Of Ashley• Glen Lyon• Plains• Borough Of Courtdale• Hilldale• Foster• Hollenback

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