Rockingham Times

Of the 312,771 citizens living in Rockingham County in 2021, 96.9% said they were only one race, while 3.1% 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 Rockingham County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93% or 290,961 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 2.1% and totaled 6,467 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Rockingham County is 0.6% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.7%.

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 Rockingham County.

	Estimated Total
White	290,961
Multiracial	9,561
Asian	6,467
African American	2,902
Some Other Race	2,646
American Indian or Alaska Native	174
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	60

Source: US Census Bureau