East Panhandle Times

Of the 120,460 citizens living in Berkeley County in 2021, 95.1% said they were only one race, while 4.9% 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 Berkeley County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.9% or 102,322 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 7% and totaled 8,406 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Berkeley County is 1.8% higher than the state average, which stands at 3.1%.

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 Berkeley County.

	Estimated Total
White	102,322
African American	8,406
Multiracial	5,853
Some Other Race	2,478
Asian	1,293
American Indian or Alaska Native	88
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	20

Source: US Census Bureau