Hartford Reporter

Of the 898,636 citizens living in Hartford County in 2021, 93.1% said they were only one race, while 6.9% 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 Hartford County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 66.7% or 599,498 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 13.9% and totaled 124,499 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hartford County is 0.6% higher than the state average, which stands at 6.3%.

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 Hartford County.

	Estimated Total
White	599,498
African American	124,499
Multiracial	62,104
Some Other Race	58,696
Asian	51,021
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,483
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	335

Source: US Census Bureau