USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau
USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau
The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Buncombe County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 86.4% or 230,739 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 5.8% and totaled 15,402 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in Buncombe County is 0.1% higher 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 Buncombe County.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| White | 230,739 |
| African American | 15,402 |
| Multiracial | 12,984 |
| Some Other Race | 3,501 |
| Asian | 3,197 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 817 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 341 |
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