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Of the 792,647 citizens living in Suffolk County in 2021, 88.8% said they were only one race, while 11.2% 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 Suffolk County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 51.6% or 409,151 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 20.7% and totaled 164,467 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Suffolk County is 4.7% higher than the state average, which stands at 6.5%.

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	409,151
African American	164,467
Multiracial	88,970
Asian	70,235
Some Other Race	56,996
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,339
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	489

Source: US Census Bureau