Outer Banks Times

Of the 27,575 citizens living in Currituck County in 2021, 96.1% said they were only one race, while 3.9% 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 Currituck County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 87.6% or 24,151 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 5.8% and totaled 1,594 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Currituck County is 0.9% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.

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 Currituck County.

	Estimated Total
White	24,151
African American	1,594
Multiracial	1,083
Some Other Race	514
Asian	186
American Indian or Alaska Native	34
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	13

Source: US Census Bureau