East Hudson Valley News

Of the 296,012 citizens living in Dutchess County in 2021, 93.7% said they were only one race, while 6.3% 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 Dutchess County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 75.3% or 222,818 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 10.6% and totaled 31,345 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Dutchess County is 0.3% 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 Dutchess County.

	Estimated Total
White	222,818
African American	31,345
Multiracial	18,758
Some Other Race	11,891
Asian	10,352
American Indian or Alaska Native	787
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	61

Source: US Census Bureau