North Baltimore Journal

Of the 850,702 citizens living in Baltimore County in 2021, 95.7% said they were only one race, while 4.3% 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 Baltimore County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 57.5% or 489,211 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 29.6% and totaled 251,415 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Baltimore County is 1.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.4%.

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 Baltimore County.

	Estimated Total
White	489,211
African American	251,415
Asian	52,047
Multiracial	36,229
Some Other Race	18,535
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,293
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	972

Source: US Census Bureau