USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau
USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau
The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Rensselaer County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84% or 135,381 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6.5% and totaled 10,526 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in Rensselaer County is 0.9% lower than the state average, which stands at 6%.
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 Rensselaer County.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| White | 135,381 |
| African American | 10,526 |
| Multiracial | 8,187 |
| Asian | 4,698 |
| Some Other Race | 2,195 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 128 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 10 |
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