Of the 531,704 citizens living in Chester County in 2021, 95.4% said they were only one race, while 4.6% 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 Chester County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 81.8% or 435,100 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 6% and totaled 32,152 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in Chester County is 0.3% 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 Chester County.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| White | 435,100 |
| Asian | 32,152 |
| African American | 29,593 |
| Multiracial | 24,510 |
| Some Other Race | 9,921 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 380 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 48 |
Source: US Census Bureau
