Dartmouth Times

Of the 43,105 citizens living in Sullivan County in 2021, 97.6% said they were only one race, while 2.4% 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 Sullivan County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95.7% or 41,252 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 0.7% and totaled 306 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sullivan County is 1.3% 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 Sullivan County.

	Estimated Total
White	41,252
Multiracial	1,024
Asian	306
African American	280
Some Other Race	158
American Indian or Alaska Native	80
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	5

Source: US Census Bureau