Dauphin News

Of the 284,199 citizens living in Dauphin County in 2021, 95.3% said they were only one race, while 4.7% 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 Dauphin County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 67.7% or 192,382 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 19.3% and totaled 54,784 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Dauphin County is 0.4% 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 Dauphin County.

	Estimated Total
White	192,382
African American	54,784
Asian	14,599
Multiracial	13,429
Some Other Race	7,881
American Indian or Alaska Native	964
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	160

Source: US Census Bureau