Ann Arbor Times

Of the 372,428 citizens living in Washtenaw County in 2021, 94.3% said they were only one race, while 5.7% 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 Washtenaw County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 72% or 268,216 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 11.7% and totaled 43,473 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Washtenaw County is 1.1% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Washtenaw County.

	Estimated Total
White	268,216
African American	43,473
Asian	33,950
Multiracial	21,162
Some Other Race	4,494
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,019
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	114

Source: US Census Bureau