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Of the 596,969 citizens living in Washington County in 2021, 91.4% said they were only one race, while 8.6% 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 Washington County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 71.5% or 426,654 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 10.8% and totaled 64,517 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Washington County is 0.9% higher than the state average, which stands at 7.7%.

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 Washington County.

	Estimated Total
White	426,654
Asian	64,517
Multiracial	51,243
Some Other Race	33,570
African American	13,602
American Indian or Alaska Native	4,742
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	2,641

Source: US Census Bureau