Rockland Reporter

Of the 336,485 citizens living in Rockland County in 2021, 94.7% said they were only one race, while 5.3% 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 Rockland County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 69.4% or 233,528 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 11.5% and totaled 38,842 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Rockland County is 0.7% lower than the state average, which stands at 6%.

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 Rockland County.

	Estimated Total
White	233,528
African American	38,842
Some Other Race	25,589
Asian	20,025
Multiracial	17,874
American Indian or Alaska Native	621
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	6

Source: US Census Bureau