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Of the 91,025 citizens living in Grafton County in 2021, 96.5% said they were only one race, while 3.5% 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 Grafton County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 90.7% or 82,517 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 3.6% and totaled 3,232 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Grafton County is 0.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.7%.

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 Grafton County.

	Estimated Total
White	82,517
Asian	3,232
Multiracial	3,226
African American	1,226
Some Other Race	542
American Indian or Alaska Native	199
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	83

Source: US Census Bureau