Lehigh Times

Of the 372,492 citizens living in Lehigh County in 2021, 90.9% said they were only one race, while 9.1% 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 Lehigh County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 73.3% or 273,083 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 7.3% and totaled 27,019 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lehigh County is 4.8% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

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 Lehigh County.

	Estimated Total
White	273,083
Multiracial	34,068
African American	27,019
Some Other Race	24,568
Asian	12,372
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,280
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	102

Source: US Census Bureau