Cape Cod Ledger

Of the 13,795 citizens living in Nantucket County in 2021, 94% said they were only one race, while 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 Nantucket County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 75.8% or 10,453 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 13.5% and totaled 1,860 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Nantucket County is 0.5% 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 Nantucket County.

	Estimated Total
White	10,453
African American	1,860
Multiracial	823
Some Other Race	424
Asian	229
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	6

Source: US Census Bureau