Cape Cod Ledger

Of the 227,942 citizens living in Barnstable County in 2021, 96% said they were only one race, while 4% 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 Barnstable County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88.9% or 202,569 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 2.9% and totaled 6,654 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Barnstable County is 2.5% lower 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 Barnstable County.

	Estimated Total
White	202,569
Multiracial	9,154
African American	6,654
Some Other Race	4,734
Asian	3,633
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,179
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	19

Source: US Census Bureau