Gloucester Today

Of the 300,821 citizens living in Gloucester 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 Gloucester County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79.8% or 240,146 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 10.3% and totaled 31,094 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Gloucester County is 2.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 6.7%.

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 Gloucester County.

	Estimated Total
White	240,146
African American	31,094
Multiracial	11,798
Asian	9,584
Some Other Race	7,699
American Indian or Alaska Native	397
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	103

Source: US Census Bureau