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Of the 157,515 citizens living in Schenectady County in 2021, 92.5% said they were only one race, while 7.5% 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 Schenectady County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 74% or 116,591 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 9.8% and totaled 15,466 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Schenectady County is 1.5% higher 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 Schenectady County.

	Estimated Total
White	116,591
African American	15,466
Multiracial	11,783
Asian	7,543
Some Other Race	5,540
American Indian or Alaska Native	556
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	36

Source: US Census Bureau