Somerset Times

Of the 343,950 citizens living in Somerset County in 2021, 94.7% said they were only one race, while 5.3% 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 Somerset County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 60.9% or 209,411 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 18.7% and totaled 64,322 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Somerset County is 1.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 6.7%.

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 Somerset County.

	Estimated Total
White	209,411
Asian	64,322
African American	33,424
Multiracial	18,251
Some Other Race	17,823
American Indian or Alaska Native	668
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	51

Source: US Census Bureau