Suffolk Reporter

Of the 1,522,998 citizens living in Suffolk County in 2021, 93.9% said they were only one race, while 6.1% 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 Suffolk County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 76.3% or 1,161,380 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 7.5% and totaled 114,418 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Suffolk County is 0.1% higher than the state average, which stands at 6%.

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 Suffolk County.

	Estimated Total
White	1,161,380
African American	114,418
Multiracial	92,269
Some Other Race	88,269
Asian	62,188
American Indian or Alaska Native	4,252
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	222

Source: US Census Bureau