Northhampton News

Of the 311,359 citizens living in Northampton County in 2021, 94.1% said they were only one race, while 5.9% 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 Northampton County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 81% or 252,088 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6% and totaled 18,764 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Northampton County is 1.6% 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 Northampton County.

	Estimated Total
White	252,088
African American	18,764
Multiracial	18,493
Some Other Race	12,321
Asian	9,131
American Indian or Alaska Native	432
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	130

Source: US Census Bureau