Outer Banks Times

Of the 36,718 citizens living in Dare 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 Dare County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88.9% or 32,629 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 3.7% and totaled 1,348 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Dare 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 Dare County.

	Estimated Total
White	32,629
Multiracial	1,432
African American	1,348
Some Other Race	1,056
Asian	179
American Indian or Alaska Native	64
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	10

Source: US Census Bureau