Strafford News

Of the 130,598 citizens living in Strafford County in 2021, 95.7% said they were only one race, while 4.3% 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 Strafford County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 90.7% or 118,445 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 3.2% and totaled 4,204 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Strafford County is 0.6% higher 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 Strafford County.

	Estimated Total
White	118,445
Multiracial	5,627
Asian	4,204
African American	1,382
Some Other Race	740
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	149
American Indian or Alaska Native	51

Source: US Census Bureau